Intelligent on-board processing of visual data for real-time situational awareness by Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs).

该项目将开发一种集成到无人水面车辆（USV）中的智能视觉成像系统（包括红外线）。该系统将使用计算算法和人工智能处理数据，以视觉检测和跟踪海上感兴趣的目标。将开发一个强大的通信链路，允许数据传输到远程位置，以进行进一步的行动或分析-近乎实时。这将是一个低功耗、低带宽的系统，能够执行长时间任务，并集成到所有自主平台中，包括波浪推进的AutoNaut USV。海洋哺乳动物和海鸟是近海能源工业的主要关注点，对这些海洋生物的监测将是主要目标。该应用程序将加强环境影响评估，并协助完成符合全球环境标准的作业。这种创新方法在其他海洋领域感知应用中也有潜力，例如；资产完整性监测、海洋保护区监视、安全、边境巡逻和国防。”

"This project will develop an intelligent visual imaging system (including infra-red) that is integrated into an unmanned surface vehicle (USV). The system will process data using computational algorithms and artificial intelligence to visually detect and track objects of interest at sea. A robust communication link will be developed to allow data transfer to a remote location for further action or analysis -- in near real-time. This will be a low-power, low band-width system capable of long-duration missions and integration into all autonomous platforms, including the wave-propelled AutoNaut USV.Marine mammals and seabird are a key concern of the offshore energy industry and monitoring of such marine-life will be the primary aim. This application will enhance environmental impact assessments and assist completion of operations in line with worldwide environmental standards. This innovative method will also have potential in other marine domain awareness applications, such as; asset integrity monitoring, surveillance of marine protected areas, security, border patrol and defence."