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Brodogradnja : An International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering for Research and Development, Vol. 73 No. 1, 2022.

Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.21278/brod73105

DEVELOPMENT OF USV AUTONOMY: ARCHITECTURE, IMPLEMENTATION AND SEA TRIALS

Chuan Liu ; School of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 430074, Wuhan, China
Xianbo Xiang orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-6215-9864 ; School of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 430074, Wuhan, China
Jian Huang ; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Zhuhai 519080, China , Zhuhai Yunzhou Intelligence Technology Ltd., Zhuhai 519080, China
Shaolong Yang orcid id orcid.org/0000-0003-2566-9803 ; School of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 430074, Wuhan, China
Shaoze Zhang ; School of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 430074, Wuhan, China
Xiang Su ; School of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 430074, Wuhan, China
Yunfei Zhang ; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Zhuhai 519080, China Zhuhai Yunzhou Intelligence Technology Ltd., Zhuhai 519080, China

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Abstract

This paper presents the development of autonomy capability for an unmanned surface vehicle (USV). The development mainly focuses on the high-level autonomy on perception, path planning, guidance and control to achieve real sea applications of the USV. First, visual recognition and point cloud data processing techniques are utilized to achieve a real-time perception of the object in the sea environment. Second, detailed path planning strategies are illustrated to plan the easily reachable path for different missions, and the classic guidance and heading controller are adopted to implement the path following algorithm. Subsequently, these autonomy algorithms run in the high-level computer and render the actuator commands for the low-level embedded control system. Finally, sea trials of the USV are conducted by attending the 2020 Zhuhai Wanshan International Intelligent Vessel Competition (IIVC) in Dong Ao Island of South China Sea. The USV accomplish three missions: 1) path following, 2) navigating around the obstacle, and 3) rescuing the drowning. Sea trial results verify the autonomy of the USV in terms of the achieved performances.

Keywords

Unmanned surface vehicle (USV); High-level autonomy; Perception; Path planning; Guidance and control; Sea trials

Hrčak ID:

272365

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/272365

Publication date:

1.1.2022.

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