Testing Sparus II AUV, an open platform for industrial, scientific and academic applications

This paper describes the experience of preparing and testing the SPARUS
II AUV in different applications. The AUV was designed as a lightweight vehicle combining
the classical torpedo-shape features with the hovering capability. The robot
has a payload area to allow the integration of different equipment depending on
the devices and systems. Its flexibility, easy operation and openness makes the SPARUS
II AUV a multipurpose platform that can adapt to industrial, scientific and academic
applications. Five units were developed in 2014, and different teams used and
adapted the platform for different applications. The paper describes some of the
experiences in preparing and testing this open platform to different applications.