# Lo-MARVE: A Low Cost Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for Marine Exploration

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2411.08605 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2411.08605/

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- First posted on arXiv 13 Nov 2024.

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- [Design and Experiments with LoCO AUV: A Low Cost Open-Source Autonomous Underwater Vehicle](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2003.09041/) (2020)

## Abstract (arXiv)

This paper presents Low-cost Marine Autonomous Robotic Vehicle Explorer (Lo-MARVE), a novel autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed to provide a low cost solution for underwater exploration and environmental monitoring in shallow water environments. Lo-MARVE offers a cost-effective alternative to existing AUVs, featuring a modular design, low-cost sensors, and wireless communication capabilities. The total cost of Lo-MARVE is approximately EUR 500. Lo-MARVE is developed using the Raspberry Pi 4B microprocessor, with control software written in Python. The proposed AUV was validated through field testing outside of a laboratory setting, in the freshwater environment of the River Corrib in Galway, Ireland. This demonstrates its ability to navigate autonomously, collect data, and communicate effectively outside of a controlled laboratory setting. The successful deployment of Lo-MARVE in a real-world environment validates its proof of concept.