Yiping Xie Thesis title: Bathymetric Surveying Through Neural Inverse Sonar Modeling Date:  June 5th, 2pm Location:E3, Osquars backe 2, Stockholm Zoom Link Thesis on DiVA Zoom Link: TBA Abstract: Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) equipped with sidescan sonars (SSS) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) equipped with forward looking sonars (FLS)  have become vital tools for many underwater applications, among […]

Distinguished Lecture: João de Sousa, Professor – Porto University, about Maritime robotics and ocean exploration Digital Futures welcomes you to an inspiring seminar with João de Sousa, Professor, Porto University, moderated by Ivan Stenius. Listen to his thoughts on Maritime robotics and ocean exploration: where are we and where are we going? Join us on 25 March […]

Sriharsha Bhat: Agile maneuvering in Underwater Vehicles Have you ever wondered if an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) could match the agility of a dolphin? According to Sriharsha Bhat, PhD Graduate at SMaRC, the answer is a resounding yes. Join in on listening to his insights into what boundless possibilities it could bring in the future.

From the Minds of Children: Designing Underwater Robots for a Sustainable Future How would an underwater robot look if it was designed by children? What would it be able to do and how would it work? On this matter, scholars dispute. However, some who already have a clear picture are Susanna, 9 years old, Alva, […]

Towards autonomous deep sea exploration with bathymetric SLAM Did you know that the deep sea is the last unexplored frontier on Earth? There are giant swaths of seabed which humans have never laid eyes upon. It is simply too complex and dangerous to get down there. AUVs can change this. They can build maps of […]

Rebuilding for expedition: Clemens Deutsch about the evolution of AUV LoLo In 2023, the large AUV LoLo (Long Distance Long Range) has undergone an evolution. “It was necessary to rebuild LoLo, almost from scratch, due to several reasons. The AUV is about to carry out more demanding expeditions, and therefore an overall update was needed”, […]

Season’s Greetings from Swedish Maritime Robotics Centre (SMaRC) As the festive season approaches, we would like to extend our warmest Christmas greetings to you. Reflecting on this and the past 7 years, we are grateful for the incredible journey we’ve embarked on together. A Year of Engagement and Progress 2023 has been a year of intense […]

Viktor Lidström: A dive into Underwater Communication Networks Meet Viktor Lidström, a recent PhD graduate from SMaRC, whose interest in underwater communication networks was ignited during his doctoral studies. Viktor’s research centered on refining the adaptability of underwater modems, even in challenging environmental conditions. But how did he get here, and what does the future […]

Sriharsha Bhat’s PhD Journey in Underwater Robotics Meet Sriharsha Bhat, a recent PhD graduate from SMaRC, whose fascination with ocean exploration and sustainability led him to the world of underwater robotics. In his research on hydrobatics, Bhat developed simulation models and control algorithms for autonomous underwater vehicles, opening new possibilities for real-world applications. But how […]

Understanding How Robots Make Decisions: Behavior Trees Explained Have you ever thought about the multitude of small steps it takes to brew a simple cup of coffee? Now, imagine the disappointment if you were to pour the coffee before turning on the coffee machine. And that’s just coffee – consider the complexity of orchestrating an […]