Architectures and techniques are for significantly improving operation of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). For example, a UUV can have modular interfaces that can be configured to interchangeably connect different types of sensors to facilitate different UUV applications, to interchangeably connect different types of clamping devices that can be configured for different types or sizes of underwater pipe, and can comprise a mother ship interface that can be used to exchange information and supply a fluid for the clamping device. The UUV can comprise a PID controller that can be used for autonomous navigation to a target location of the underwater pipe and autonomous coupling, via the clamping device, to the underwater pipe.
MODULAR UNDERWATER PIPELINE INSPECTION DEVICE
2025-04-03
Patent
Electronic Resource
English