Jaia Robotics

Our next Blue Tech Talk will feature Ian Estaphan Owen with Jaia Robotics. Wednesday, August 14th In person at Innovate Newport Noon- 1pm Register HERE: https://lnkd.in/dmhwxJKw Thanks to our sponsor, People's Credit Union! We hope to see you there!

Our next Blue Tech Talk will feature Ian Estaphan Owen with Jaia Robotics. Wednesday, August 14th In person at Innovate Newport Noon- 1pm Register HERE: https://lnkd.in/dmhwxJKw Thanks to our sponsor, People's Credit Union! We hope to see you there!

For the past few weeks, #oduengineering professors and graduate students have been testing vehicles from @blue-robotics-inc and @jaiarobotics. Cong Wei, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, will use the newly purchased #ROV and #aquaticdrones for his MAE 495/595 Applied Marine Robotics course this fall. “The students have the opportunity not only to operate them but also to design simple control algorithms to improve the autonomy of the robots,” Wei said. The #autonomousvehicles are part of the new Autonomous and Connected Systems Institute (IACS) at the #BattenCollege. The @elizabethriverproject served as the testing ground for all the vehicles, including JAIA aquatic drones and a BlueROV2. A Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) is unmanned and connected to a ship or ground station by cables. Wei explained the difference: “The ROV has a higher payload and can carry more sensors. The untethered JAIA robot potentially can be more autonomous and work in more extreme sea conditions.” Potential applications for the drones and ROV include environmental monitoring, bathymetry surveys, ship hull inspection and marine animal sampling. Because underwater robots have limited perception capabilities, they extend their perception by working collaboratively or in a connected swarm. Wei hopes to incorporate those connections between the autonomous systems. “They can be connected in many ways,” he said. “One fundamental is communication among the heterogeneous swarm. Another is collaborative sampling, which means the collected data is shared and processed. The last is cooperative control, which asks the robots to interact with each other using the shared knowledge.”

A Big Thank You to Our Industry Partner, Jaia Robotics! We are thrilled to highlight and extend our gratitude to Jaia Robotics for their generous sponsorship of our Project ABLE Autonomous Systems Bootcamp. Their support is instrumental in advancing the education and skills of our participants in the field of autonomous systems. Jaia Robotics is revolutionizing aquatic data collection with their innovative JaiaBots. These low cost, micro-sized, high-speed aquatic drones are designed for efficient data collection and payload delivery. What sets JaiaBots apart is their ultra-portability and versatility – they can be launched from virtually anywhere, whether it's a surf zone, riverbank, dock, or watercraft. The JaiaBot System's modular design allows for rapid integration of various sensors and payloads, making it an adaptable tool for diverse applications. Their ease of use significantly reduces operator training time and maintenance needs, ensuring that users can focus on the mission at hand. By utilizing a pod of JaiaBots, organizations can scale their data acquisition efforts like never before, all at an unprecedentedly low cost. This rugged and reliable technology is truly a game-changer in the realm of aquatic drones. Thank you, Jaia Robotics, for your commitment to innovation and for supporting our mission to empower the next generation of autonomous systems professionals. #UDASB2024 #AutonomousSystems #Innovation #AquaticDrones #DataCollection #JaiaBots #NETDE #ProjectABLE

Let the Robot Games Begin! 🌟 **Kickoff of the Autonomous Systems Bootcamp!** 🌟 This evening, we celebrated the official opening of our Autonomous Systems Bootcamp, and I couldn’t be more excited! Much like the Olympics, where dedication shines on the global stage, we are ready to embark on a week of collaboration, learning, and innovation with over 50 passionate experts from across 20 institutions and >10 countries. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors, including NOAA OE Project ABLE, local and federal agencies (City of Lewes, Delaware Prosperity Partnership), and our corporate supporters (Kongsberg, Jaiabot, Independent Robotics), for making this possible. Your commitment to advancing the field of autonomous systems and the next generation of engineers and marine scientists is invaluable! Let’s seize this opportunity to connect, share insights, and tackle the challenges ahead in marine environmental applications. Together, we will create lasting impact through our diverse perspectives and collective expertise. Here's to fruitful discussions and groundbreaking collaborations! 💡🌊 #udASB2024 #CollaborateToInnovate #AutonomousSystems #MarineScience #Networking #Innovation #hydrospatial #UDistheplace

TOMORROW at Venture Café Providence! 🚀 🌊 Take a dive into BlueTech at our Thursday Gathering with SeaAhead 🍻 4:30 - 7:30 PM: Innovation on Tap - Network, collaborate, and share ideas over a refreshing drink 🤝 4:30 - 5:30 PM: Blue Economy Expo - Explore the info and demo tables of organizations driving diversity initiatives in RI's Blue Economy. Featuring: ✅ Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) RI ✅ Flux Marine Ltd. ✅ SeaAhead ✅ Littoral ✅ SupplyRI ✅ Rhode Island Commerce ✅ STV ✅ Jaia Robotics ✅ Wingspans ✅ TRIBE ACADEMY ✅ CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) 🌊 5:30 - 6:15 PM: Impact of the Ocean Tech Hub w/RI Commerce - The Ocean Tech Hub is a Southeastern New England innovation center for marine science and technology, advancing economic prosperity and environmental sustainability through sparking the ocean technology innovation ecosystem. Featuring Daniela Fairchild 🎤 6:15 - 7:00 PM: Panel - Diversifying RI's BlueTech Community - Join us for an engaging and insightful panel discussion where we will explore the dynamic intersection of innovation, innovation, inclusivity, and economic growth within RI's burgeoning BlueTech sector. Featuring Nishita Roy-Pope, MBA, Pete Rumsey and Nina Pande Will we see you there? Let us know by pre-registering for any of these amazing sessions here: https://lnkd.in/e4KwCs-4