Over the years, Zupt has helped to advance the use of imaging technology in subsea applications beyond basic video or photography. More recently, Zupt was asked to develop a custom stereo camera system based on its 3D Recon technology for use in autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) navigation. The system was designed for a third-party AUV to autonomously detect and navigate unique objects.
Zupt has delivered several design iterations to meet evolving technical requirements. The goal was to provide a cost-effective, AUV-compliant system for long-term operations. This development uses modern AI, machine learning, and computer vision techniques. The system delivers precise pose estimation, allowing the AUV to approach and recover each object with a consistent heading from about five meters away.