Unmanned Surface Vessels TRIZ Cases
- Networked USV Weather Sensing for Reliable Open-Water Data
A network of sensor-bearing USVs improves open-water weather data resolution while maintaining reliable transmission and lower deployment cost.
- Open-Water USV Sensor Network for Reliable Weather Data Delivery
Multiple autonomous USV sensor nodes improve ocean weather resolution while adaptive networking maintains reliable real-time data delivery.
- Amphibious Bait Feeding Boat With Air Propulsion Above Water Grass
Air propulsion mounted above the water avoids grass entanglement while enabling even bait distribution and movement between aquaculture ponds.
- Multi-USV Target Assignment With Constraint-Aware Route Planning
Adjusted distance assignment and smooth waypoint planning help multi-USV fleets avoid restricted waters, collisions, and inefficient routing.
- Autonomous Rescue Watercraft With Self-Righting Buoyancy
A buoyant self-righting module helps an autonomous rescue watercraft recover from capsizing while using RDF and infrared search to reach isolated persons.
- Modular Underwater Vehicle for AUV-ASV-ROV Interchangeability
A modular marine vehicle switches between AUV, ASV, and ROV modes to cut fleet cost, simplify maintenance, and extend operation time.
- Autonomous Rescue Watercraft With RDF-IR Search and Self-Righting
RDF and infrared sensing guide a self-righting rescue watercraft to locate and retrieve isolated people without putting rescuers at risk.
- Castable Phased-Array Sonar for Autonomous Marine Imaging
A floating phased-array sonar combines onboard processing and wireless transmission to deliver real-time underwater imaging with autonomous marine operation.
- Robotic Fish Swarms for Undersea CO2 Leak Localization
Bio-inspired AUV swarms map pH and CO2 gradients in seawater to pinpoint undersea carbon dioxide leaks before ecosystem damage occurs.
- Castable Sonar Imaging With Phased Array and Remote Control
Phased array sonar, onboard processing, and wireless links turn a castable unit into a remotely operated tool for underwater imaging and mapping.
- Marine Drone Sonar Control for Moving-Base Navigation
Autonomous route planning and sensor feedback help marine drones maintain sonar operations despite moving vessels, tides, and wireless limits.
- Marine Drone Control via Vessel Electronics and Safe Landing
A vessel-linked marine drone uses onboard electronics, object recognition, and safe landing zones to maintain control from moving bases.
- Transformable Sail Gybing for Surface-Underwater Navigation Switching
A gybing box and reefing mechanism let a wind-powered interface vehicle switch between surface and underwater modes in harsh seas.
- Crab-Like Multi-Armed UUV Balance for Towed Underwater Operations
A crab-like towed UUV uses robotic arms, propulsion, and buoyancy control to maintain balance and replace risky manual underwater work.
- Retractable Mooring Line Guide Boom for Autonomous Quay Mooring
An extendable guide boom and onboard winches automate vessel mooring on standard quays while preserving deck space and reducing manual work.
- Survey Vessel Anti-Overturning Structure for Wave-Stable Navigation
A hollow-frame survey vessel uses side buoys, baffle plates, and a guide rod to resist waves, prevent overturning, and keep instruments dry.
- Modular Catamaran Drone Structure for Low-Cost Maritime Training
Bolted, non-corrosive metal components and modular assembly address the high cost and supply delays of conventional unmanned surface vessels for training.
- Maritime Vehicle Removable Cap for Water-Tight Hull Access
A removable sealing cap opens the AMSV for internal component access, then protects water-tight integrity when closed; a top pick point supports handling.
- Multihull Module for Unmanned Water Vehicle Adaptability
A multihull module uses multiple power floats and an actuation interface controller to provide adjustable buoyancy and propulsion.
- Tethered UAV Buoyancy and Wind Power for Long Endurance
Buoyancy cells and wind-powered generators enable long-duration autonomous flight, eliminating fuel constraints and reducing resource requirements.
- Dual-Mode Autonomous Underwater Surface Vehicle with Rotating Fins
Rotating fins and ballast weights enable an autonomous vehicle to switch between underwater gliding and surface sailing modes.
- Lightweight Water Drone Surf Navigation and Vertical Diving
Segmented hull design resolves size-reliability trade-off, enabling remote near-shore environmental monitoring via telemetry.
- Torque Reaction Engine for Underwater Propulsion
Internal motor nesting eliminates hull penetrations, preventing leakage and friction while extending operational depth.