FOI participates in SMaRC, a research centre for the development of future underwater robots
Communication and sensor techniques are FOI’s contribution to the cross-disciplinary project for the development of autonomous underwater technology.
An AUV or Autonomous Underwater Vehicle from KTH. Photo: Ivan Stenius, KTH.
Swedish Maritime Robotics Centre (SMaRC) is a cross-disciplinary research centre that aims at developing the next generation underwater robots with increased operational range and durability compared to technology of today. Participating organisations are KTH (Royal institute of Technology), Stockholm University, University of Gothenburg, Saab, MMT Sweden, FMV and FOI. The centre is financed by SFF (Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research) and partners. FOI’s part in the project is to supervise two PhD-students with focus on underwater communication and networks.
The project started 2017 and will continue until 2024.