Cross-domain marine robotics
Marinarium enables research across several fronts:
| Focus Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Human–Robot Interaction Underwater | The SHARCEX project explores diver–AUV collaboration to reduce risk and extend human capability underwater. |
| Autonomy and Control | Robust control, path planning, and system identification for AUVs and ROVs operating in complex environments. |
| Sim-to-Real Learning | Bridging synthetic training with physical validation, improving reliability of AI-driven control strategies. |
| Dual-Domain Research (Space & Sea) | Within DISCOWER, underwater neutral buoyancy experiments mirror microgravity studies, advancing both subsea and space robotics. |
| Dual-Domain Research (Subsea & Air) | ALARS project – Aerial-Lift Autonomous Robotic Systems: exploring coordinated autonomy between drones and marine robots. |
| Education & Student Projects | Interdisciplinary prototyping, integration, and testing of robotic systems using the tank’s real-time tracking and data infrastructure. |