Classification on unmanned underwater vehicles: a review

Abstract

This paper represents a concise survey of different unmanned underwater vehicles, commonly known as UUV. These unmanned vehicles are classified into two categories, one is a Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle (ROV) and another is an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV). In this survey paper, the survey is concentrated into different types of ROVs and AUVs and the functionality of these vehicles. The material classification and components used to construct any underwater vehicle and different fundamental aspects of AUV design are also briefly described. A brief progress work over the years on different types of unmanned underwater vehicles is done to understand the progression of these underwater robots.