Autonomous Submarine Relies On Color Detection
An autonomous submarine has been developed that utilizes color detection for navigation. The submarine features a clear acrylic body and is equipped with a Raspberry Pi 4 and various sensors for motion tracking. It employs simple object avoidance routines based on HSV color values to enhance its navigation capabilities underwater.
- ▪The submarine is constructed from a clear acrylic tube to prevent water ingress.
- ▪It is powered by a Raspberry Pi 4 and includes an Arducam IMX708 camera for navigation.
- ▪The sub uses HSV values for color detection to avoid obstacles, making it more reliable than RGB detection.
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Autonomous Submarine Relies On Color Detection No comments by: Zoe Skyforest May 22, 2026 Title: Copy Short Link: Copy We talk about all kinds of autonomous vehicles here at Hackaday, from aerial drones to rugged rovers. A little less common are the submarine builds, likely due to their technical complexity. That said, though they perhaps benefit most from autonomy given they’re so hard to talk to while underwater. In any case, [Ayman] has built an impressive sub that uses some rudimentary techniques to navigate around while under the surface. The build uses typical construction techniques for DIY subs of this size, with a clear acrylic tube serving as the body of the craft.
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