Patent classifications
E21C50/02
SEAFLOOR HARVESTING SYSTEM WITH AUTHONOMOUS DRONE SWARMS
An underwater harvesting system with a mission control computer, a digital communication network, a submersible harvesting vehicle, a support hub, and one or more automated vehicles which provide support for harvesting operations via exploration, mapping, monitoring, and assessment of harvesting and environmental conditions and communicate with the mission control computer. The system of this disclosure also includes an underwater buffer station which may be an intermediary between harvesting vehicles and the water surface, and one or more support vehicles. The system may utilize sensor and other data, as well as artificial intelligence protocols to coordinate and optimize harvesting activity. The system may reduce disturbance to surrounding ecosystems and enable coordinated, efficient harvesting operations in a variety of aquatic environments.
SEAFLOOR HARVESTING SYSTEM WITH AUTHONOMOUS DRONE SWARMS
An underwater harvesting system with a mission control computer, a digital communication network, a submersible harvesting vehicle, a support hub, and one or more automated vehicles which provide support for harvesting operations via exploration, mapping, monitoring, and assessment of harvesting and environmental conditions and communicate with the mission control computer. The system of this disclosure also includes an underwater buffer station which may be an intermediary between harvesting vehicles and the water surface, and one or more support vehicles. The system may utilize sensor and other data, as well as artificial intelligence protocols to coordinate and optimize harvesting activity. The system may reduce disturbance to surrounding ecosystems and enable coordinated, efficient harvesting operations in a variety of aquatic environments.
Seafloor Harvesting System
A submersible harvesting vehicle with a chassis, a navigation, a harvesting system, a power system, and a communication system built to operate in underwater environments. The navigation system may be configured to detect and avoid marine life, and the vehicle may coordinate its movement and harvesting activity with other vehicles. The vehicle may adapt to different conditions unique to underwater environments and may be powered by clean energy. The vehicle may reduce disturbance to surrounding ecosystems and enable coordinated, efficient harvesting operations in a variety of aquatic environments.
Seafloor Harvesting System
A submersible harvesting vehicle with a chassis, a navigation, a harvesting system, a power system, and a communication system built to operate in underwater environments. The navigation system may be configured to detect and avoid marine life, and the vehicle may coordinate its movement and harvesting activity with other vehicles. The vehicle may adapt to different conditions unique to underwater environments and may be powered by clean energy. The vehicle may reduce disturbance to surrounding ecosystems and enable coordinated, efficient harvesting operations in a variety of aquatic environments.
SEAFLOOR HARVESTING SYSTEM
An underwater support hub with a structure designed to rest on a harvesting surface, a cord connection to a support barge or other non-submersed or submersed infrastructure, a tethered light remotely operated vehicle for inspection, maintenance, or repair of submersible harvesting vehicles, one or more sensors which monitor harvesting activity, a computer, and a battery. The support hub may serve as a connective interface or control point for one or more submersible harvesting vehicles, and it may coordinate their navigation and/or harvesting activity other submersible harvesting vehicles or modify it according to environmental conditions. The system may reduce disturbance to surrounding ecosystems and enable coordinated, efficient harvesting operations in a variety of aquatic environments.
SEAFLOOR HARVESTING SYSTEM
An underwater support hub with a structure designed to rest on a harvesting surface, a cord connection to a support barge or other non-submersed or submersed infrastructure, a tethered light remotely operated vehicle for inspection, maintenance, or repair of submersible harvesting vehicles, one or more sensors which monitor harvesting activity, a computer, and a battery. The support hub may serve as a connective interface or control point for one or more submersible harvesting vehicles, and it may coordinate their navigation and/or harvesting activity other submersible harvesting vehicles or modify it according to environmental conditions. The system may reduce disturbance to surrounding ecosystems and enable coordinated, efficient harvesting operations in a variety of aquatic environments.