The Center for Innovative Marine Robotics conducts innovative research and development of cutting-edge technologies of marine robots and robotic networks, for the utility of marine environmental monitoring, etc. The center also focuses on constructions and operations of networked marine robot systems for multiple applications. Its research and development are conducted with an eye on the international frontiers of Digital Twins of the Ocean and Smart Ocean and China’s national demand.

Main Research Areas：

1. Long-Range and Modular Autonomous Underwater Gliders

2. Long-Range and Intelligent Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

3. Long-Range Autonomous Surface Vehicles Driven by Environmental Energy

4. Bionic, Multi-Body, and Other New Concept Marine Robots

5. New Principles of Marine Robots and Key Cutting-edge Enabling Technologies

6. Robotic Intelligent Underwater Acoustic Sensors