Semester 1 Deadlines:

Milestones

  • Sep 6th (Wed): Project Plan with 3 milestones & presentation
  • Oct 2nd (Mon): Milestone 1 & Presentaion
    • Milestone 1 Report pdf: Report
    • Milestone 1 Presentation pdf: Presentation
    • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the current software architecture, assess its compatibility with the project goals, and evaluate the feasibility of implementing autonomous navigation within the existing framework.
    • Tasks:
      • Conduct a detailed analysis of the current software architecture.
      • Identify potential integration challenges and areas requiring modification.
      • Assess the feasibility of incorporating automation and machine learning components.
      • Produce a feasibility report outlining the findings and proposed modifications if necessary.
  • Oct 30th (Mon): Milestone 2 & Presentaion
    • Milestone 2 Report pdf: Report
    • Milestone 2 Presentation pdf: Presentation
    • Successfully integrate the open architecture software with the underwater robot's hardware components, ensuring seamless communication for manual controls.
    • Tasks:
      • Develop and implement communication protocols between the software and hardware components.
      • Test the integration in controlled environments to ensure stability and reliability.
      • Address any issues or discrepancies in hardware-software interaction.
      • Ensure that the robot can be controlled and monitored through the software interface.
  • Nov 27th (Mon): Milestone 3 & Presentaion
    • Milestone 3 Report pdf: Report
    • Milestone 3 Presentation pdf: Presentation
    • Develop and demonstrate a functional prototype of a simulated environment, to later be used as a platform to test autonomous functionality.
    • Tasks:
      • Design and build a realistic simulated environment that mimics the intended operational environment for the autonomous robot.
      • Conduct extensive testing in real or simulated underwater environments.
      • Demonstrate the robot's ability to do basic autonomous navigation, and avoid obstacles.

Semester 2 Deadlines:

Milestones

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