This Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Integrative Activities (CFDA 47.083) program will develop a multi-agent AI system of three bio-inspired underwater robotic vessels and a surface control buoy. The $818,396 award to Florida Atlantic University will create a "School of Robotic Fish" to enhance understanding of multi-swimmer hydrodynamics and control, advance programmable underwater networks, and enable effective coastal zone survey capabilities. The system will integrate communication, sensing, and autonomous control technologies to support research and training at the intersection of bio-inspired propulsion, underwater AI mobility, and multimodal networking. Outcomes include the robotic vessels, communication software, and a connected multi-agent system enabling coordination, information sharing, and remote human control. This instrument will strengthen collaboration and provide an experimental platform to train students across engineering disciplines.
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