Using the BeagleBone Black in submarine robots

You've explored the possibilities of walking robots, flying robots, and sailing robots. The final frontier is robots that can actually maneuver under water. It only makes sense that you can use the same techniques that you've mastered to explore the undersea world. In this section, I'll detail how to use the capabilities that you have already developed in a Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) robot. There are, of course, some interesting challenges that come with this type of project, so get ready to get wet.

Prepare for lift off

As with the other projects in this chapter, there are possibilities to either buy an assembled robot or assemble one by yourself. If you'd like to buy an assembled ROV, visit http://www.openrov.com. This project, funded through Kickstarter, provides a complete package, including electronics based on the BeagleBone Black. If you are looking to build your own, there are several websites that document possible instructions for...