This paper presents Low-cost Marine Autonomous Robotic Vehicle Explorer (Lo-MARVE), a novel autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed to provide a low cost solution for underwater exploration and environmental monitoring in shallow water environments. Lo-MARVE offers a cost-effective alternative to existing AUVs, featuring a modular design, low-cost sensors, and wireless communication capabilities. The total cost of Lo-MARVE is approximately EUR 500. Lo-MARVE is developed using the Raspberry Pi 4B microprocessor, with control software written in Python. The proposed AUV was validated through field testing outside of a laboratory setting, in the freshwater environment of the River Corrib in Galway, Ireland. This demonstrates its ability to navigate autonomously, collect data, and communicate effectively outside of a controlled laboratory setting. The successful deployment of Lo-MARVE in a real-world environment validates its proof of concept.
@article{arxiv.2411.08605,
title = {Lo-MARVE: A Low Cost Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for Marine Exploration},
author = {Karl Mason and Daniel Kelly},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2411.08605},
year = {2024}
}
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This paper was presented at the 12th International Conference on Control, Mechatronics and Automation (ICCMA 2024), held in London, UK, from November 11-13, 2024