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Liu, J.X., Yu, F., He, B. and Guedes Soares, C. (2024), A review of underwater docking and charging technology for autonomous vehicles, Ocean Engineering, Vol. 297, 117154
This paper reviews the development of underwater docking technology and compares the advantages and disadvantages of various docking methods. Docking station schemes, acoustic and optical navigation, path planning, dynamic obstacle avoidance, motion control, and underwater charging techniques are discussed, respectively. Tapered structures with acoustic and visual phased navigation are the dominant method. However, natural light causes serious interference with visual guidance, especially in shallow waters. The main challenges are integrated acoustic and optical navigation as well as low-speed and current-resistant stabilization control of underdriven autonomous underwater vehicles. Wind, wave, and solar energy will support autonomous underwater vehicles in achieving zero carbon emissions. In the future, docking stations underwater networking and conversion charging using clean energy have broad development prospects.
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