Project number
25019
Organization
Raytheon Technologies
Offering
ENGR498-F2024-S2025
The SAAD system enhances emergency response by transporting supplies to dangerous or inaccessible areas. Designed for both aquatic and terrestrial use, it is compact, easy to deploy and capable of navigating lake-type environments. It supports manual control and sets the groundwork for full autonomy in later stages.
The system features a durable hull for housing electronics and payloads, two water thrusters for propulsion and six wheels for land mobility. Equipped with LiDAR, ultrasonic sensors, GPS, magnetometers, and a live-stream camera, the system continuously gathers real-time data for navigation and obstacle avoidance. A Raspberry Pi 5 manages processing, controlling thrusters, wheel motors, and electronic speed controllers to ensure seamless transitions between land and water.
Users control the system through a graphical user interface accessible on a tablet, smartphone or computer. The SAAD system can deliver a small 10-lb payload and complete a 500-m round trip on a single charge while maintaining stable communication. It provides a safe, low-cost and efficient solution for emergency supply delivery in challenging environments.
The system features a durable hull for housing electronics and payloads, two water thrusters for propulsion and six wheels for land mobility. Equipped with LiDAR, ultrasonic sensors, GPS, magnetometers, and a live-stream camera, the system continuously gathers real-time data for navigation and obstacle avoidance. A Raspberry Pi 5 manages processing, controlling thrusters, wheel motors, and electronic speed controllers to ensure seamless transitions between land and water.
Users control the system through a graphical user interface accessible on a tablet, smartphone or computer. The SAAD system can deliver a small 10-lb payload and complete a 500-m round trip on a single charge while maintaining stable communication. It provides a safe, low-cost and efficient solution for emergency supply delivery in challenging environments.