Tethered Multi-Robot Systems in Marine Environments

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Main Authors: Buchholz, Markus, Carlucho, Ignacio, Grimaldi, Michele, Petillot, Yvan R.
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Published: 2025
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author Buchholz, Markus
Carlucho, Ignacio
Grimaldi, Michele
Petillot, Yvan R.
author_facet Buchholz, Markus
Carlucho, Ignacio
Grimaldi, Michele
Petillot, Yvan R.
contents This paper introduces a novel simulation framework for evaluating motion control in tethered multi-robot systems within dynamic marine environments. Specifically, it focuses on the coordinated operation of an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) and an Autonomous Surface Vehicle(ASV). The framework leverages GazeboSim, enhanced with realistic marine environment plugins and ArduPilots SoftwareIn-The-Loop (SITL) mode, to provide a high-fidelity simulation platform. A detailed tether model, combining catenary equations and physical simulation, is integrated to accurately represent the dynamic interactions between the vehicles and the environment. This setup facilitates the development and testing of advanced control strategies under realistic conditions, demonstrating the frameworks capability to analyze complex tether interactions and their impact on system performance.
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spellingShingle Tethered Multi-Robot Systems in Marine Environments
Buchholz, Markus
Carlucho, Ignacio
Grimaldi, Michele
Petillot, Yvan R.
Robotics
This paper introduces a novel simulation framework for evaluating motion control in tethered multi-robot systems within dynamic marine environments. Specifically, it focuses on the coordinated operation of an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) and an Autonomous Surface Vehicle(ASV). The framework leverages GazeboSim, enhanced with realistic marine environment plugins and ArduPilots SoftwareIn-The-Loop (SITL) mode, to provide a high-fidelity simulation platform. A detailed tether model, combining catenary equations and physical simulation, is integrated to accurately represent the dynamic interactions between the vehicles and the environment. This setup facilitates the development and testing of advanced control strategies under realistic conditions, demonstrating the frameworks capability to analyze complex tether interactions and their impact on system performance.
title Tethered Multi-Robot Systems in Marine Environments
topic Robotics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.02264