Kelpie’s Mission
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Innovative AUV Design Process
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Compete with Precision and Simplicity
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Autonomy through Advanced Vision
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Modular Engineering for Future Expansion
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Student-Built from Concept to Competition
Kelpie, the NYU AUViolets’ autonomous underwater vehicle, is designed for reliability and performance in the 2025 RoboSub competition. It focuses on completing key tasks like coin flip, data collection, and channel navigation using advanced computer vision and motion control. With a modular, lightweight frame and stereo camera system powered by YOLOv8, Kelpie is engineered for adaptability and future upgrades.