Development of a simulator for underwater reconnaissance tasks by utilizing remotely operated robots

鈴木 健太; 川端 邦明

Proceedings of 2020 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration (SII 2020) (USB Flash Drive), p.1100 - 1106, 2020/01

https://doi.org/10.1109/SII46433.2020.9026281

This paper describes the development of a simulator for underwater reconnaissance tasks by utilizing remotely operated robots. The developed simulator replicates physical effect such as fluid dynamics, buoyancy and fluid resistance in the area assumed to be filled with water. The simulated thrusters generate propulsion force and torque. The simulator also provides camera view disturbance models for a blur, distortion and noise. In this paper, we discussed the requirements to realistically simulate underwater remote reconnaissance tasks and explain the implementation methodologies. By using the developed simulator, we also demonstrate a simulation of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) that was utilized in Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (FDNPS).