oes singapore’s plan on local auv competition in 2012 oct 2010
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OES Singapore’s Plan on Local AUV Competition in 2012
Oct 2010
URC (underwater robotic competition)
Background• An annual
competition in a L-tank
• In Singapore since 2006 yearly
• Part of SRG
URC Oceans 2006• First event held as part of IEEE Oceans 2006
conference in Singapore (organised by OES S'pore chapter)
URC SRG 2007-present
• Very innovative robots developed over the years
• Performance and capability increasing
• Some Autonomous vehicles
Proposed new format (for AUV competition)
Objectives of local AUV competition
• Promote OES & local AUV technology• Reach out, promote awareness in underwater
robotics – Universities, Polytechnics and Research Institutes
• Singapore’s visibility in international competitions– Local competitions as part of international ones
• Break new ground in UW Robotics– Increase challenge levels over years
Proposed first AUV Competition
• Target competition date: end 2012• Category – Autonomous (AUV) ; or– ROV
• Environment– Pool
• Allow the use of GPS • Proposed obstacles: as per next slide
• Sponsorship & prize– Commercial involvements encouraged
Proposed MissionsMissions:
• Follow a marked line• Go through a gate• Bump a flare• Surface in a given location
Obstacles:• Gate• Flare
Flare
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Proposed sequence
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1. Follow a marked line2. Go through a gate3. Bump a flare4. Surface in a given location
Follow-up actions (Oct 2010)
- Call for volunteers for event organisation: Technical support, marketing, and etc
- Potential link up with USYS Conference in 2012
- Reach out to universities and polytechnics for AUV/ROV development
Proposed AUV Competition
• Target competition date: end 2012• Category – Autonomous (AUV) – ROV
• Environment– Pool
• Allow the use of GPS • Proposed obstacles: as per next slide
• Sponsorship & prize– Commercial involvements