Hydrobatic AUV configuration for oceanic fiber-optic web-based sensor systems
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| Coordinator | Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan - Skolan f teknikvetenskap KTH Inst för teknisk mekanik |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 150 000 |
| Project duration | January 2026 - April 2026 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | Advanced digitalization - Industrial needs-driven innovation |
| Call | Collaborations with the US in AI, digital infrastructure and cyber security |
Purpose and goal
The project aims to establish a long-term research collaboration between KTH and Purdue University in AI, digital infrastructure, and cybersecurity for underwater systems. The goal is to develop autonomous concepts for integrating fiber-optic sensing systems with hydrobatic AUVs. A three-month effort (preparations, a US visit, and follow-up work) will result in a joint Step-2 proposal and a transatlantic innovation partnership.
Expected effects and result
The goal is to establish a long-term KTH–Purdue collaboration in AI, digital underwater infrastructure, and cybersecurity. The project will define a joint system architecture and conceptually validate how hydrobatic AUVs can integrate and autonomously deploy a mobile 3D fiber-optic sensing network. The work will result in a well-prepared Step-2 proposal.
Planned approach and implementation
The project will be carried out in three phases over three months: (1) preparations including needs analysis, goal setting, and planning of meetings, (2) a 1–3 week innovation visit to the US in connection with NVIDIA GTC, including technical workshops and stakeholder meetings to define the system architecture and partners, and (3) follow-up work with synthesis, concept validation, and preparation of a Step-2 proposal.