Meet the MOLA AUV, a multimodality, observing, low-cost, agile autonomous underwater vehicle that features advanced sensors for surveying marine ecosystems. 🤖🪸 At the core of the MOLA AUV is a commercially available Boxfish submersible, built to the CoMPAS Lab's specifications and enhanced with custom instruments and sensors developed by MBARI engineers. The MOLA AUV is equipped with a 4K camera to record high-resolution video of marine life and habitats. Sonar systems use acoustics to ensure

Unveiling the Future: 2024 China Underwater Robot Competition The 2024 China International Ocean Underwater Robot Competition brings together over 150 teams and nearly 300 participants from across #China. They will showcase the latest innovations in underwater robotics. In the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (#AUV) and Remotely Operated Vehicle (#ROV) competitions, participants must manipulate their robots to accomplish challenging tasks. The event also features an industry track, where more appli