Integrated Aerial–Surface–Subsurface Autonomy for Extreme Environments (I-SEE)

Purpose and goal

The purpose of I-SEE is to enable safer, more robust and cost-effective operation of autonomous marine systems. The project aims to develop and demonstrate recovery operations of underwater vehicles in demanding environments, using coordinated unmanned aerial vehicles. The objective is to increase operational availability, reduce dependence on manned support platforms and strengthen Swedish industrial capability.

Expected effects and result

The project is expected to result in demonstrated methods for safe and robust recovery of underwater vehicles with support of coordinated unmanned aerial vehicles. The effects are increased operational availability, reduced need for manned support platforms and strengthened Swedish capabilities in autonomous marine systems. In the long term, the project contributes to safer, more resource-efficient and sustainable marine operations.

Planned approach and implementation

The project is being implemented in six work packages that will gradually develop, integrate and verify I-SEE-konceptet. The work ranges from autonomous mission planning, edge-based perception and adaptive docking to system integration, digital operator support and testing and demonstration in simulated, controlled and marine environments. KTH is coordinating the work in close collaboration with industrial and operational partners.