AQUABOT
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
A next-generation prototype AUV equipped with on-board computer vision, Pixhawk 4 precision control, and depth sensing — built for exploration, defense, and emergency response.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
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Aquabot is Roboway Technologies' prototype Autonomous Underwater Vehicle — designed to push the boundary of what small-form AUVs can do. At its core is a Raspberry Pi 5B paired with a dedicated AI accelerator, enabling full computer vision inference entirely on-board without any surface processing dependency.
Navigation and stabilization is handled by a Pixhawk 4 flight controller running ArduSub, while a Bar100 depth sensor provides millimetre-accurate depth measurement down to 100m. The 6-DOF thruster configuration gives Aquabot full spatial freedom underwater — forward, lateral, vertical, and rotational.
TECHNOLOGY
Core Capabilities
On-Board AI Vision
Raspberry Pi 5B + AI accelerator runs real-time object detection and obstacle avoidance fully on-board.
Pixhawk 4 Control
Industry-grade Pixhawk 4 handles depth hold, attitude lock, and autonomous maneuvering via ArduSub.
Precision Depth Sensing
Bar100 pressure sensor delivers millimetre-accurate depth readings across the full 100m operating range.
HD Tethered Telemetry
Live HD video feed and full MAVLink sensor telemetry streamed to the surface operator in real time.
6-DOF Thruster Array
Multi-thruster configuration enables free movement in all directions — no heading limitations.
Multi-Mission Ready
Switchable mission profiles: exploration, defense recon, and emergency response operations.
ENGINEERING DATA
Technical Specifications
- Onboard Computer
- Raspberry Pi 5B (8GB RAM)
- AI Accelerator
- Edge AI co-processor
- Flight Controller
- Pixhawk 4
- Depth Sensor
- Bar100 (0 – 100m)
- Camera
- HD wide-angle + IR
- Thrusters
- 6-DOF array
- Communication
- Tethered high-speed link
- Frame
- Acrylic + aluminium chassis
- Vision Model
- YOLOv8 (custom-trained)
- Control Stack
- ArduSub / PX4 Underwater
- OS
- Ubuntu 22.04 (RPi 5)
- Comms Protocol
- MAVLink over tether
- Telemetry UI
- QGroundControl + custom
- Data Logging
- On-board SD + cloud sync
APPLICATIONS
Mission Use Cases
Underwater Exploration
Seabed mapping, reef survey, and underwater structure inspection in rivers, lakes, and coastal zones.
Defense & Reconnaissance
Covert underwater surveillance, port security monitoring, and naval reconnaissance operations.
River Accident Response
Rapid deployment for drowning rescue support, sunken vehicle location, and flood disaster response.
Pipeline & Infrastructure
Inspection of underwater pipelines, bridge foundations, and dam structures with HD visual data.
PROTOTYPE DEMO
Aquabot in Action
Watch the Aquabot prototype operating underwater — vision, depth control, and maneuverability on display.
Aquabot — Prototype Demo
Underwater maneuverability · Vision · Depth control
COLLABORATION & PROCUREMENT
Interested in Aquabot?
Whether you're looking for a research partner, a defense prototype, or an emergency response system — let's discuss how Aquabot can be configured for your mission requirements.