Competition
The University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) is pleased to host the AutoDrone 2020 from 6-7 June 2021 in Horten, Norway. It is a thrill to host and organize this maritime robotic event for the first time in Norway!
The competition is open to fully autonomous and unmanned boats up to the following maximum dimensions:
- L :1810 mm
- W: 910 mm
- H: 910 mm
The AutoDrone2021 will take place in Horten on the 4th and 5th of June at the Test Arena for Autonomous Surface Ships with control centre located at Kongsberg Maritime Subsea's facilities and dock area.
MISSION TASKS
SPEED MISSION
The seadrone is timed as it speeds through a set of start buoys, then navigates around the turning buoy, and returns through the start buoys again.
COLLISION AVOIDANCE
The seadrone must pass through a trafficked area avoiding another vessel according to navigational collision avoidance regulations.
OBSTACLE CHANNEL
the Obstacle Channel mission proves the seadrone's capability to sense and maneuver through a new path while avoiding obstacles in the way.
DOCKING
The seadrone must try to dock to an area at a quay marked by two green buoys.
TEAM REGISTRATION
Team registration for 1 Seadrone and up to 4 people
3000 NOK
(+500 NOK per extra person)
Registration is open until April 15th.
SPONSORS
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