Boat Buoy for Sea Mission Control Operations

Location

James E. Gleason Hall (GLE/009) - Erdle Commons

Our group aims to make waves in the space of environmental engineering by focusing on maritime monitoring and exploration to produce robotics which contribute to science. Our ambition is to be the first robotics club at RIT to actively participate in field research, exploring and recording local aquatic environments and wildlife. To initiate efforts in underwater robotics, we aim to utilize readily available parts and recyclable materials to craft a resourceful boat buoy. We will then implement software to capable research potentials such as sonar capabilities and live footage feed. While this component is simply a first step in the journey of true deep water exploration, it's significant to our approach that persistent and genuine efforts can reach the deepest depth of our oceans. We want to show the remote scouting features which come when utilizing low-cost, sustainable, easily accessible material and how they can be practically applied for environmental purposes. At our exhibit we feature a boat projecting a camera feed via wireless connection. We wish to expand upon the range and vertical reach of our remote vessels. Our goal is to reach capabilities sufficient enough to explore Lake Ontario, mapping the lake's ground structure and wildlife population with. Through iterations, our builds will become increasingly refined, comparable to industry standards currently employed in ocean exploration research.