MEET P.I.G.E.O.N

Nautilus’s AUV is named P.I.G.E.O.N. Visit the different sections (electrical, mechanical, and software) to learn more about its design.

Diagram of a robotic drone with labeled features including waterproof electrical enclosure rated up to 10 meters, dual-layer modular layout, eight thrusters enabling navigation with six degrees of freedom, and colored components with circuit connections.

The technical report of the submarine designed as part of the competition is available below.

Technical Report

In this section, you can learn more about:

  • The mechanical assembly of the sub

  • The custom electrical enclosure

  • The torpedo and dropper subsystems

MECHANICAL

A detailed technical diagram of a mechanical or electronic assembly with colored components, including a yellow rectangular part, red and gray cylindrical parts, and a white base with interconnected elements.
An electronic control unit with multiple connectors and a small black component on top.
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ELECTRICAL

In this section, you can learn more about:

  • The electrical assembly of the sub

  • The electrical design for the different parts of the sub

  • The custom PCBs inside the sub

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In this section, you can learn more about:

  • The simulation for practice runs

  • The YOLO model for object detection

  • The custom state machine

SOFTWARE

A swimming pool with lane markers, safety sensors, and a compass hammer detected by an AI system.
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