We are pleased to share this excellent article from Uncrewed Systems Technology titled “Thrust of the Matter”, which provides a comprehensive overview of the TDSX Barracuda AUV® – with spotlights on key features, including:
- Unique design of the propulsion system with thrusters on the dive planes that enables unprecedented maneuverability
- Cost-effective approach to designing the pressure hull and testing for depths well beyond the Barracuda operating specifications
- Incorporating high performance on-board computing power into the compact design to handle advanced functions such as object identification and obstacle avoidance systems
- Integration of advanced autopilot software from CubePilot with link to GPS sensor for positioning & navigation
- Support for a range of different sensor options, including echo sounder, forward-facing stereo camera, sidescan sonar, Lidar and RGB camera combo,
- Light weight and compact design enables easy launch and operation by a single person
- Capabilities for supporting swarming of multiple Barracuda systems
Read the full article in Uncrewed Systems Technology here.
