Development of Underwater Vehicle for Survey, Search and Rescue

This research centers on developing and testing a Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle (ROUV) with a unique 3D design providing six degrees of freedom. We approach this research using a unique 3D design, hardware implementation, testing, image denoising, and object detection. The ROUV is specifically designed for exploration, search, and rescue missions under the water, maintaining fluid dynamics. The inspiration behind this study comes from the numerous ferry mishaps in Bangladesh, aiming to assist the military in overcoming the challenges divers face during the rescue incidents. The ROUV is constructed from scratch, selecting hardware-compatible components and improving the clarity of the video footage. It can sustain up to 1.09 atmospheres of pressure. This is capable of taking underwater video feeds and storing them.