Aurigo Software, University of Florida Partners in New Underwater Survey Drone System
DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby
Leader in capital planning and construction management software Oligo Software announced a partnership with Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida Contributed to the development of the Bathydron, a new system for underwater surveying, mapping and inspection.
Currently, data collection for underwater construction and inspection of existing assets requires manual or boat-mounted survey sensors. The Batcyclone system deploys drones with small craft equipped with COTS sonar units, eliminating the need for manual surveying. The sonar unit provides downscan, sidescan and chirp capabilities and records data within the hull’s onboard console. This data can be retrieved after the mission and plotted in various ways.
Balaji Sreenivasan, CEO and Founder of Aurigo Software, said: “The Bathydron system greatly expands the possibilities of underwater activities and offers our customers a cheaper, safer and more environmentally friendly alternative.”
Bathydron can be operated remotely and autonomously through AI navigation software, making for a faster and more affordable solution. Integration with Aurigo’s Masterworks Cloud Platform allows you to organize project data and route inspections and other findings for approval or further action.
Compact and lightweight, the Bathydron is completely battery powered, environmentally friendly and requires no docks or boat ramps to enter the water.It can be installed in a wide range of water systems, such as shallow waters and rivers with strong currents, enabling a wide range of surveys with a single charge.
“This project supports the department’s mission to conduct cutting-edge research to advance science and technology,” said Peter, Distinguished Term Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Vice Chair of Departmental Affairs at the University of Florida. Iff says. “This pioneering approach to underwater surveying and mapping has multiple real-world applications that are not currently commercially available.”
Aurigo plans to work with mechanical and aerospace engineering staff and students to bring solutions to the infrastructure market within the next 12-18 months.
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