Modular USV: Flexible Robotic Platform for Coastal

Twin-hull Architecture and Standalone Hardware 'Brain' for Maximum Adaptability

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USV Modular: Flexible Robotic Platform for Coastal Environments

Dual-hull Architecture and Separate Hardware 'Brain' for Maximum Adaptability.


Modular Architecture: Fiberglass Hull + Steel Connectors.

Brain (Industrial PC): Control center and data acquisition (USB, Serial, GPIO).

Flexible Propulsion: 1. Hovercraft Mode: Shallow waters (approximately 10 cm), low disturbance. 2. Propeller/Rudder (Future): Stability for waves and currents.

Dual-Mode: Remote Piloting / Autopilot.


Applications: Civil Use - Blue Economy and Precision Monitoring

Unique operability in extremely shallow waters (down to 10 cm) and port environments.

Research & Environment: Water monitoring (quality, bathymetry) without disturbing the seabed (thanks to Hovercraft Mode) and sample collection (Winch).

Infrastructure Inspections: Inspection of ship hulls, submarine cables, and port structures/basins. Integration of NDT payloads (Sonar).

Port Security / SAR: Seafloor mapping for navigation. Search and Rescue (SAR) in inland or lagoon waters.


Strategic Advantages: Defense, Security and On-Board Intelligence (Edge AI)

Instantaneous data processing for autonomy, jamming resistance and immediate tactical response.

Edge AI & Recognition: PC-class hardware for complex calculations (not PLC). AI/ML for real-time object recognition (mines, threats) from Cameras, LIDAR, Sonar.

Resilience and Efficiency: 1. Anti-Jamming: Autonomous dynamic response (route change) if signal is lost. 2. Pre-Processed Data: Transmission of minimal, reliable and targeted packets.

Defense Applications: ISR: Coastal surveillance and maritime borders in shallow waters. MCM: Identification of explosive ordnance (EOD) in port and lagoon areas. Active Protection: Anti-submarine surveillance for critical infrastructure.

ADAPTABILITY - AUTONOMY - SECURITY

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