Autonomy used commercially is strongly cross disciplinary. It is where state-of-the-art technology interacts with proven technology breeding new business models and user experiences while pushing against the societal acceptance via existing rules and regulations. Safety needs to be the driver when it comes to driverless vehicles acting side by side with the human operated versions, at the same time we need to explore how to not make it a roadblock, hampering development of efficient commercial solutions to the betterment of all.

Projects

USN Autonomy researchers have for years been involved in projects developing model vehicles with autonomy capabilities using sensor fusion, ai, remote and robotic navigation, digital twins, while at the same time researching and developing education and training programs for remote operators of uncrewed vessels (Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships MASS) using Remote Operation Center (ROC) technology and simulators.

These experiences have led to several Joint Industry Projects along with academic partnerships to cooperate on RCN and EU Horizon funded projects, along with other funding sources like MarKom2020, MarKom2, FORREGION etc.

Also, many projects are directed towards getting students involved in the pursuit of autonomy, at all levels, bachelor, master and PhD.

Main activities

• Initiate or assist in research projects.
• Initiate or aid in writing research funding application.
• Provide competence counseling to industry.
• Develop assignments for Bachelor, Master and PhD students.
• Supervision of Bachelor, Master and PhD students.