Sea Turtle Robotics is an innovative project led by two twin brothers passionate about scuba diving. We have designed a unique underwater drone aimed at filming divers from above them. This project, which is not intended for commercialization, reflects our shared passion for innovation and our desire to create solutions that enhance the underwater experience.
This website allows us to present our innovative system.Passionate about innovation and diving, this project was for me a unique opportunity to tackle a complex challenge alongside my twin brother. My goal was not only to bring an ambitious idea to life but also to explore how far we could go, and test our ability to innovate and create solutions. I specifically worked on the telecommunication and digital aspects.
An engineer specialized in aeronautical and space systems, and passionate about the marine world, I designed and developed an underwater drone for divers. I took on the roles of systems engineer and test engineer, overseeing all stages of development from design to integration, verification & validation as well as testing and product optimization. Additionally, I implemented a Wi-Fi communication system between the drone and a smartphone, enabling real-time control.
We have developed a Wi-Fi communication system for the drone when it is at the surface. When the drone is within 15 meters of the boat and at the surface, we can directly connect to the drone via Wi-Fi. This feature allows us to control the drone while it is on the surface by connecting to its Wi-Fi network, accessing it through its IP address, and controlling it through our smartphone.
The underwater communication of our drone relies on a transducer system designed to ensure a connection between the underwater drone and an operator on land or on a boat. We use acoustic waves because they propagate effectively in water. The goal is to maintain the most stable connection possible despite currents and waves. We control the drone via a computer connected to the Deckbox, which is linked to the transducer on the surface. Theoretically, our drone can be operated up to 100 meters away from the boat.
A video of the drone operating underwater is coming soon.
Discover the engineering and aesthetics behind our underwater robotics.
Email: seaturtlerobotics@gmail.com
Phone numbers:
Pierre Brousseau: +33 6 45 98 46 00
Jean Brousseau: +33 6 87 62 53 96