Smart Ocean Technologies SOT
The research group Smart Ocean Technologies SOT is not an independent Fraunhofer institution, but a joint activity. The following four institutes contribute their competences and send staff members to the research group:
Fraunhofer Institutes involved
Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD
Fraunhofer IGD brings visual computing to the field of marine technology. It is used for object recognition, surveying, 3D reconstruction and navigation. Automated image analysis uses the latest deep learning methods.
Fraunhofer Institute for Large Structures in Production Engineering IGP
Fraunhofer IGP prepares various technologies such as gluing, screwing, welding, cleaning and coating for use under water. In addition, IGP supplies systems for measuring and monitoring structures under water.
Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS
Fraunhofer IKTS offers robust sensor systems and test methods for permanent monitoring of underwater structures. Furthermore, novel analytical methods are established to characterize the complex aging processes of microplastics.
Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation IOSB
Fraunhofer IOSB together with its Advanced Systems Technologies branch IOSB-AST work on the topics of underwater manipulation and microplastics in the sea on the basis of their long-time experience in the field of underwater image processing and control of underwater vehicles..