SeaWolf VIII

With 6DOF movement and a full complement of software and hardware systems, SeaWolf VIII is AquaPack's most advanced AUV platform

A Testament to Iterative Design

The latest iteration of our vehicle, SeaWolf VIII, was created with the goal of improving platform stability and consistency to enable future development work. This iteration drew from the lessons learned from previous iterations, and focuses on simplicity and maintainability throughout the design.

SeaWolf VIII, the latest iteration of the SeaWolf AUV platform

Mechanical

Omnidirectional Motor System

SeaWolf’s 8 BlueRobotics T200 3-Phase motors are strategically arranged to provide SWVIII with a full 6 degrees of freedom, allowing it to rotate and move in any direction from any position or orientation

Torpedo

SWVIII’s Torpedo system enables it to accurately file two torpedoes through rings or at targets in order to acquire points. A ratcheting mechanism is used to retracts a spring before SWVIII is placed in the water. The spring is released by a lever arm connected to a waterproofed servo motor, allowing SeaWolf to autonomously fire the torpedoes at its desired target

Electrical

MOAB

Electrical info goes here (jack please help)

– To add information to the electrical section, add a markdown file to the electrical folder in the github (src > pages > swVIII > electrical). It’s title will be the lable in the menu, and when expanded, the content there will show up on the page

Software

Machine Vision

Software stuff - See electrical dropdown for details on how to propagate