Course description
In this 10-day Underwater Robotics and Subsea Engineering course, cutting-edge technology meets the unexplored ocean depths.
Throughout the course, you will be exposed to the most cutting-edge concepts in underwater robotics, providing you with the knowledge and skills to design, build, and oversee advanced autonomous devices that operate in challenging aquatic environments. Additionally, you'll delve into the intricate field of subsea engineering, learning how to build and maintain sturdy systems and buildings that can withstand the extreme pressures of the deep ocean. This course will provide you with the practical knowledge you need, put you in circumstances relevant to the real world, and ensure you acquire the critical thinking abilities required to deal with the various challenges presented by this dynamic topic. It involves more than just academic expertise.
Our seasoned professionals, experts in their disciplines, carefully chose this course to provide you with an unrivalled learning experience. Set yourself on the path of underwater discovery and creativity by being ready to realize your full potential and letting your imagination run wild.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
The learning goals for the 10-day "Underwater Robotics and Subsea Engineering" course are listed below:
- Understand underwater robotics and its applications in subsea engineering.
- Explore challenges and opportunities in undersea habitats.
- Study essential components, mechanisms, and sensors in underwater robots.
- Evaluate various propulsion systems for diverse underwater tasks.
- Grasp buoyancy, stability, and hydrodynamics in subsea vehicle design.
- Master underwater navigation and communication techniques.
- Apply swarm robotics and AI for efficient underwater operations.
- Investigate cutting-edge tech like 3D printing and sonar in subsea engineering.
- Analyze energy sources and efficiency in subsea vehicle design.
- Examine underwater robots' roles in environmental monitoring and research.
Training Course Content
Underwater Robotics Overview
- Recognising the significance of robotics and undersea exploration.
- Historical evolution and underwater robots’ developments.
- Important underwater robot parts include sensors, thrusters, manipulators, and more
Subsea Engineering Principles
- Overview of subsea engineering and its importance to offshore industries.
- Design concerns for underwater equipment and buildings.
- Projects involving subsea engineering have challenges that must be overcome.
Aquatic Robotics Control and Navigation
- The fundamentals of underwater positioning and navigation systems.
- Underwater robots can communicate via sonar and sound.
- Remote-controlled versus autonomous undersea vehicles.
Mapping and Imaging Underwater
- Methods for 3D mapping and underwater imaging.
- Uses of sonar and lidar for underwater mapping.
- Processing and interpreting data to produce comprehensive underwater maps.
Sensors and Data Acquisition for Underwater Robotics
- Recognising several sensor kinds for underwater robots.
- Data gathering and analysis in aquatic environments.
Marine Research using Underwater Robotics
- Submerged robots in marine biology and oceanography applications.
- Using underwater robots for marine life surveillance and tracking.
- Carrying out environmental research using robotic platforms.
The Oil and Gas Industry's Use of Underwater Robotics
- Undersea robots' part in offshore oil and gas research.
- Robotic inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) procedures.
- Subsea operations safety issues and risk management.
New Developments in Aquatic Robotics
- Applications for soft robots and bio-inspired underwater designs.
- Autonomous underwater systems using AI and machine learning.
Environmental Impact and Subsea Engineering
- Understanding how subsea ventures affect the environment.
- Subsea engineering sustainable practices.
- adhere to laws and norms worldwide.
Final Evaluation of Underwater Robotics Project
- Collaborative attempt to create and carry out a fictitious underwater expedition.
- Presentations and project assessments.
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