For underwater inspection and trash detection.
The towed ROV and inspection platform requires a better camera system than a webcamera. There is not enough space inside the ROV electronics tube for a proper camera. An independent external camera system is therefore a possible solution.
The project is suitable for mechatronics because it involves mechanics, electronics and programming.
The mechatronics project can be made of:
- A camera for low light environments. With focus and zoom abilities.
- A waterproof tube (as small as possible). This tube comes in many sizes and configurations.
- Controllable lights. This powerful light, is waterproof and can be controlled with PWM.
- Power system. Battery and/or POE.
- Ethernet communication for video stream.
- API for viewing and saving live video. (integration with Thingsboard if possible)
- Leak sensor for alarming the user.
- Bonus: Camera orientation control with servo. Preferably the camera should be able to be positioned downwards for use in towed ROV, and forward when used in inspection ROV.
- Bonus: Trash image recognition program running on-site with a Jetson Nano.