Design and realization of an autonomous dock for unmanned ships

Xin Liu; YuHan Sun; TengWen Zhang; ZhengHao Shen

doi:10.1117/12.3049735

27 September 2024 Design and realization of an autonomous dock for unmanned ships

Xin Liu, YuHan Sun, TengWen Zhang, ZhengHao Shen

Proceedings Volume 13284, Third International Conference on Intelligent Mechanical and Human-Computer Interaction Technology (IHCIT 2024); 132841B (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3049735
Event: Third International Conference on Intelligent Mechanical and Human-Computer Interaction Technology (IHCIT 2024), 2024, Hangzhou, China

Abstract

Addressing the shortcomings in automatic deployment and retrieval as well as long-endurance capability of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for inland waterways, this study focuses on the small-scale USV "Dolphin" as the research subject. A prototype of a docking station equipped with autonomous deployment/retrieval technology and wireless charging capabilities has been designed and implemented. Finite element analysis and dynamic simulation were employed to verify its feasibility. The results of practical application tests indicate that this prototype can further enhance the application capability and continuous operation time of USVs in complex environments, broadening their application prospects in fields such as marine scientific research, offshore patrols, and maritime rescue.

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Xin Liu, YuHan Sun, TengWen Zhang, and ZhengHao Shen "Design and realization of an autonomous dock for unmanned ships", Proc. SPIE 13284, Third International Conference on Intelligent Mechanical and Human-Computer Interaction Technology (IHCIT 2024), 132841B (27 September 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3049735

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