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Nov 13, 2019
DARPA has awarded six contracts for work on the Angler program, which aims to pioneer the next generation of autonomous underwater robotic systems capable of physical intervention in the deep ocean environment. This class of future unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) must overcome reliance on GPS and human intervention to support infrastructure establishment, maintenance, and resilience over the vastness of the ocean. The Angler program seeks to merge breakthroughs in terrestrial and space robotics, as well as underwater sensing, to develop autonomous robotic solutions capable of navigating and surveying ocean depths, and physically manipulating human-made objects of interest.
Three companies will perform in Track A, focused on developing an integrated solution for all challenges in the Angler technology and operational areas:
Three companies will perform in Track B, focused on developing solutions specific to the fields of navigation, autonomy, and perception:
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Download free sample pagesThe Angler program envisions numerous benefits, including:
The program is targeting three phases of development, culminating with a fully integrated prototype completing an underwater mission in a dynamic, open ocean environment.