Sea-dragon: An amphibious robot for operation in the littorals

Abstract

This paper focuses on the design of an amphibious robot for operations support in the littoral zone (close to shore). The mission of the robot is to escort assaulting marines to and from the beachhead. This robot will also offer reconnaissance and escort alongside convoys. The robot will possess positive buoyancy and demonstrate dual locomotion for both land and sea, modeled after the Marines' AAV. It will carry a teleoperated weapon and will be controlled by the remote operator using standard R/C gear and camera feedback.