Project Overview
Tryton is a modular, low-cost, 3D-printable underwater ROV that delivers sensor-based positioning, manual control via USB game controller, and real-time video feedback over Ethernet. Built on the open-source CPS5 frame, we’re integrating ArduPilot, depth sensors, IMU stabilization, and a live video pipeline to create a robust MVP for research and environmental monitoring.
Specifications
- Frame: 3D-printed CPS5-based structure
- Control: Pixhawk with ArduPilot & QGroundControl
- Stabilization: Depth sensor + IMU position hold
- Video: Raspberry Pi camera → Ethernet streaming
- Power: LiPo battery pack, internal ESC distribution
- Enclosure: Acrylic tube with waterproof seals
Potential Applications
Environmental monitoring, underwater surveying, autonomous object detection & tracking, habitat mapping, and proof-of-concept for future fully-autonomous subsea vehicles.
Team Members
- Brandon Hargitay – Team Lead: Frame design, structural assembly, video integration.
- Halvor Hafnor – Electrical Lead: Sensor wiring, power systems, ESC integration.
- Jayanti Lahoti – Software Lead: Firmware config, QGroundControl setup, video pipeline.
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