Design, Development, and Testing of a Compact Underwater ROV for Inspection and Exploration
Underwater exploration has long been a high-risk endeavor requiring trained divers and specialized equipment, creating a growing demand for low-cost, safe, and efficient alternatives. This study presents the design and development of a four-degree-of-freedom (4-DOF) underwater Remotely Operated Veh...
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Underwater exploration has long been a high-risk endeavor requiring trained divers and specialized equipment, creating a growing demand for low-cost, safe, and efficient alternatives. This study presents the design and development of a four-degree-of-freedom (4-DOF) underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) aimed at performing basic submerged inspection tasks. The ROV is designed using Fusion 360 software, with finite element analysis (FEA) ensuring structural integrity under underwater pressure. Key performance metrics, including buoyancy, acceleration, velocity, and stability, are evaluated to validate the system's operation. The final deliverable is a durable, lightweight acrylic ROV frame with negative 90% buoyancy, equipped with sensors, cameras, and weatherproof housing for full underwater functionality. An Arduino Uno microcontroller manages the control system, enabling real-time integration of sensors and camera feeds. This project offers a scalable, low-cost solution for small-scale underwater applications, providing a foundation for future enhancements in maneuverability and data acquisition.
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| spelling | doaj-art-88d5ef7ed5ad412f9cb2b048d79f89902025-08-20T03:30:07ZengEngiscience PublisherJournal of Studies in Science and Engineering2789-634X2025-06-015110.53898/josse2025523Design, Development, and Testing of a Compact Underwater ROV for Inspection and ExplorationMohd Shahrieel Mohd Aras0Teoh Yi Xin1Fauzal Naim Zohedi2Mohd Bazli Bahar3Mohamad Haniff Harun4Alias Khamis5Zairi Ismael Rizman6Mechatronic Engineering Department, Faculty of Electrical Technology and Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Durian, 76100, Malaysia Mechatronic Engineering Department, Faculty of Electrical Technology and Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Durian, 76100, Malaysia Mechatronic Engineering Department, Faculty of Electrical Technology and Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Durian, 76100, Malaysia Mechatronic Engineering Department, Faculty of Electrical Technology and Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Durian, 76100, MalaysiaMechatronic Engineering Department, Faculty of Electrical Technology and Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Durian, 76100, MalaysiaMechatronic Engineering Department, Faculty of Electrical Technology and Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Durian, 76100, MalaysiaSchool of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA Kampus Dungun, Terengganu, 23000, Malaysia Underwater exploration has long been a high-risk endeavor requiring trained divers and specialized equipment, creating a growing demand for low-cost, safe, and efficient alternatives. This study presents the design and development of a four-degree-of-freedom (4-DOF) underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) aimed at performing basic submerged inspection tasks. The ROV is designed using Fusion 360 software, with finite element analysis (FEA) ensuring structural integrity under underwater pressure. Key performance metrics, including buoyancy, acceleration, velocity, and stability, are evaluated to validate the system's operation. The final deliverable is a durable, lightweight acrylic ROV frame with negative 90% buoyancy, equipped with sensors, cameras, and weatherproof housing for full underwater functionality. An Arduino Uno microcontroller manages the control system, enabling real-time integration of sensors and camera feeds. This project offers a scalable, low-cost solution for small-scale underwater applications, providing a foundation for future enhancements in maneuverability and data acquisition. https://engiscience.com/index.php/josse/article/view/432Unmanned underwater remotely operated vehicleUnderwater inspectionSmall scalePrototype developmentFusion 360 |
| spellingShingle | Mohd Shahrieel Mohd Aras Teoh Yi Xin Fauzal Naim Zohedi Mohd Bazli Bahar Mohamad Haniff Harun Alias Khamis Zairi Ismael Rizman Design, Development, and Testing of a Compact Underwater ROV for Inspection and Exploration Journal of Studies in Science and Engineering Unmanned underwater remotely operated vehicle Underwater inspection Small scale Prototype development Fusion 360 |
| title | Design, Development, and Testing of a Compact Underwater ROV for Inspection and Exploration |
| title_full | Design, Development, and Testing of a Compact Underwater ROV for Inspection and Exploration |
| title_fullStr | Design, Development, and Testing of a Compact Underwater ROV for Inspection and Exploration |
| title_full_unstemmed | Design, Development, and Testing of a Compact Underwater ROV for Inspection and Exploration |
| title_short | Design, Development, and Testing of a Compact Underwater ROV for Inspection and Exploration |
| title_sort | design development and testing of a compact underwater rov for inspection and exploration |
| topic | Unmanned underwater remotely operated vehicle Underwater inspection Small scale Prototype development Fusion 360 |
| url | https://engiscience.com/index.php/josse/article/view/432 |
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