Otter Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV)

Otter unmanned surface vehicle is part of the Infrastructure of University of Turku. It can scan the riverbed with side scan sonar and navigate autonomously aided by LiDar sensors.

WHERE

University of Turku/via openiris

HOW TO ACCESS

iris.utu.fi –> For reservation contact University fo Turku

TO WHO?

Universities, Research institutes, private sector RDI collaborations

CONDITIONS FOR USE

•Logistics (van/trailer, people capable of lifting heavy loads)
•Not for shallow (less than 1m) locations and locations with vegetation.
•Technical issues – requires good knowledge of Otter functions
•Requires an expert from UTU to operate
Otter USV University of Turku. Photo: Ville Kankare/UTU
Otter USV University of Turku. Photo: Ville Kankare/UTU

 

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