The DART is a customized deep water version of the MARES AUV [Cruz & Matos, 2008], with a new 5000m rated housing. The MARES AUV was developed with a modular approach, with a single pressure housing holding all batteries and electronics. In the deep-water version, this housing is replaced by a glass cylinder to withstand […]

Roaz is a robotic unmanned surface vehicle developed as a testbed for research and development on marine robotics. It has performed many operational missions at sea in a wide range of scenarios. It was also one of the maritime robotic platforms used in the demonstration of the ICARUS European project to deploy robotic life rafts, […]

Zarco is a small size electric powered Autonomous Surface Vehicle, in operation at the University of Porto since 2005. The vehicle is based on a catamaran type floating structure with 1.5 meters long and an overall width about 1 meter. In its original configuration it has an overall length of 1.5 m, weighting approximately 50 […]