AUVs - Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Quadroin AUV

The Bionic Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

Originally introduced in May 2021, the Quadroin vehicle garnered attention for its distinctive, penguin-like design. Engineered for monitoring and surveying, the fast and maneuverable Quadroin leverages EvoLogics' expertise in low-drag bionic design. Dr. Rudolf Bannasch, EvoLogics founder, delved into years of research on penguin locomotion, resulting in the AUV's remarkable hydrodynamic properties. With its low-drag shape, the Quadroin achieves speeds of up to 10 knots, minimizing energy consumption and enabling versatile deployments.

EvoLogics

Berlin, DE

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Description

EvoLogics Quadroin is an autonomous underwater vehicle with low-drag bionic design. Based on years of research, the AUV's shape and contour of a penguin-like spindle maximize its hydrodynamic performance

Fast and maneuverable at up to 5 m/s
Propulsed by 4 horizontal thrusters in X-shaped configuration
Automatically collapsible multifunctional antenna increases endurance and communication range at the surface
Surface communication module with WiFi, 868 MHz radio and GNSS
Built-in S2C M 18/34 "mini" modem with streamlined antenna cover for underwater communication and positioning
Payload capacity for various sensors and instruments
High-power flash lights for easy localization and recovery

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Specifications

Operations: Max. speed [kn]

10

Min. crew size

1

Min. required number of surface computers

1

Required size of storage room

length 1120 mm, Ø 304 mm max.

Launch and Recovery System

Manual

Articulated Viewing head

-

General: Crane required

N

Diameter [mm]

304

Length [m]

1

Max. Weight of AUV in air [kg]

27

Maximum payload [kg]

3

Maximum depth rating [m]

150

Min. weight of AUV in air [kg]

25

Number of thrusters

4

Portable

Y

Propulsion or glider

Propulsion

Height [m]

0.304

Hovering capabilities

Optional

Thruster specifications

4 horizontal thrusters in X-arrangement

Width [m]

0.304

Software Included: Software Included 1

EvoLogics control software

Communication: Communication Sensor 1

S2C M 18/34 acoustic modem with atomic clock, up to 13.9 kbit/s

Communication Sensor 2

GNSS: GPS, DBS, GLONASS, Galileo

Navigation and Payload: Navigation sensors - optional

LBL positioning, underwater collision avoidance system

Navigation sensors - standard

GNSS, Nortek Nucleus1000 DVL with AHRS and INS

Payload sensors - optional

Side-scan sonar, foward and down looking Full HD cameras with dimmable LED lights,

Payload sensors 2

Object recognition hardware and sofware, ADCP, CTD, fluxgate magnetometer

Battery: Battery swap

Internal rechargeable Li-Ion batteries

Endurance at nominal power [hr]

10

Recharge time from empty [hr]

less than 6 hours

Total energy content [Wh]

1 kWh