USV

What is the definition of USV?

Stands for unmanned/uncrewed surface vehicle. A USV is a marine surface vehicle / boat that operates without a human operator on-board.

USVs may be used either under remote control by a human operator or, if so designed and equipped, autonomously via onboard sensors, navigation systems and computers.

What are the applications for USV?

• Autonomous Systems
• Autonomous Agriculture
• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Defence
• Marine
• Subsea
• Surveying

What other terms are related to USV?

• Acoustic
• Navigation
• AUV
• ROV

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