Research Advances in Marine Aquaculture Net-Cleaning Robots

In the realm of marine aquaculture, the netting of cages frequently accumulates marine fouling, which impedes water circulation and poses safety hazards. Traditional manual cleaning methods are marked by inefficiency, high labor demands, substantial costs, and considerable environmental degradation....

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Main Authors: Heng Liu, Chuhua Jiang, Junhua Chen, Hao Li, Yongqi Chen
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/24/23/7555
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description In the realm of marine aquaculture, the netting of cages frequently accumulates marine fouling, which impedes water circulation and poses safety hazards. Traditional manual cleaning methods are marked by inefficiency, high labor demands, substantial costs, and considerable environmental degradation. This paper initially presents the current utilization of net-cleaning robots in the cleaning, underwater inspection, and monitoring of aquaculture cages, highlighting their benefits in enhancing operational efficiency and minimizing costs. Subsequently, it reviews key technologies such as underwater image acquisition, visual recognition, adhesion-based movement, efficient fouling removal, motion control, and positioning navigation. Ultimately, it anticipates the future trajectory of net-cleaning robots, emphasizing their potential for intelligence and sustainability, which could drive the marine aquaculture industry towards a more efficient and eco-friendly era.
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spelling doaj-art-6787a7e4486a4eff9b555e071667d2272025-08-20T02:50:36ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202024-11-012423755510.3390/s24237555Research Advances in Marine Aquaculture Net-Cleaning RobotsHeng Liu0Chuhua Jiang1Junhua Chen2Hao Li3Yongqi Chen4College of Science and Technology Ningbo University, Ningbo 315300, ChinaCollege of Science and Technology Ningbo University, Ningbo 315300, ChinaCollege of Science and Technology Ningbo University, Ningbo 315300, ChinaCollege of Science and Technology Ningbo University, Ningbo 315300, ChinaCollege of Science and Technology Ningbo University, Ningbo 315300, ChinaIn the realm of marine aquaculture, the netting of cages frequently accumulates marine fouling, which impedes water circulation and poses safety hazards. Traditional manual cleaning methods are marked by inefficiency, high labor demands, substantial costs, and considerable environmental degradation. This paper initially presents the current utilization of net-cleaning robots in the cleaning, underwater inspection, and monitoring of aquaculture cages, highlighting their benefits in enhancing operational efficiency and minimizing costs. Subsequently, it reviews key technologies such as underwater image acquisition, visual recognition, adhesion-based movement, efficient fouling removal, motion control, and positioning navigation. Ultimately, it anticipates the future trajectory of net-cleaning robots, emphasizing their potential for intelligence and sustainability, which could drive the marine aquaculture industry towards a more efficient and eco-friendly era.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/24/23/7555marine culturenet cleaningcleaning robotunderwater image acquisitionmotion control
spellingShingle Heng Liu
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Junhua Chen
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Research Advances in Marine Aquaculture Net-Cleaning Robots
Sensors
marine culture
net cleaning
cleaning robot
underwater image acquisition
motion control
title Research Advances in Marine Aquaculture Net-Cleaning Robots
title_full Research Advances in Marine Aquaculture Net-Cleaning Robots
title_fullStr Research Advances in Marine Aquaculture Net-Cleaning Robots
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title_short Research Advances in Marine Aquaculture Net-Cleaning Robots
title_sort research advances in marine aquaculture net cleaning robots
topic marine culture
net cleaning
cleaning robot
underwater image acquisition
motion control
url https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/24/23/7555
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