Our software utilizes ROS, open source software that allows for quick, modular, and distributed design; our powerful simulator uses Gazebo, and facilitates testing of all algorithms prior to deployment on the physical system.
NaviGator has multiple redundant systems, a strong and readily adaptable mechanical system (including both passive and active electronic cool components), several commercial off-the-shelf technology devices, many UF student-designed circuit boards, and rigorously simulated and tested software systems.
With over 250 hours of in-water testing, over 2000 hours of simulated testing, and a robust codebase reforged in the fires of Virtual RobotX 2022, NaviGator AMS is ready for the 2022 RobotX competition.
NaviGator AMS is a set of maritime vehicles built by students in the Machine Intelligence Laboratory (MIL) at the University of Florida (UF) for the Maritime RobotX competition.
The main autonomous vehicle that constitutes the NaviGator AMS project is built upon a WAM-V boat. Other maritime systems will also be utilized for this project.
We will be competing at the upcoming RobotX competition in Sarasota 2024!
This video was made for the 2022 RobotX competition!
Our team is composed of students from various disciplines at the University of Florida. We are a group of passionate individuals who are dedicated to the development of autonomous maritime systems.
