WaveBot — Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV)
An autonomous and remotely operated surface vessel built for hydrographic surveys, rescue support and environmental monitoring. WaveBot integrates smart navigation, multi-sensor payloads and advanced telemetry for precise real-time mission execution in lakes, rivers and coastal environments.
Overview
The strength of Vikra lies in precision engineering and smart manufacturing. Our goal is to unlock the full potential of marine and inland water bodies using robust robotic systems. Current developments include structural health inspection of dams, bridges and towers, silt and soil monitoring for improving waterway flow, and deep-sea research support for both academic and commercial sectors.
WaveBot is a versatile Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) designed for hydrographic survey and rescue operations. Payloads can be quickly swapped based on mission requirements. The onboard autonomy system supports both remote and fully autonomous navigation, visualized through a GUI running on a base-station laptop via a telemetry link. The system displays live position, mission progress, and battery status. Mode switching is seamless, enabling autonomous to manual control transition instantly using a long-range RC link.
Technical Specifications
| Dimensions | 1.8 × 0.9 × 0.3 m |
|---|---|
| Survey Speed | 2–3 knots |
| Draft | 0.1 m |
| Hull Material | GFRP |
| Payload Capacity | 30 kg |
| Endurance | Minimum 4 hours @ 2 knots |
| Range | 0.5–2 km (optional) |
| Mode | Autonomous + Remote Control |
| Collision Avoidance | LiDAR-based |
| Battery | 2 × 100 Ah Li-ion (with voltage display) |
| Payload Mount | Through-hull, multi-payload compatible |
| Sonar | Single Beam Dual Frequency Echologger |
| Onboard Computer | Core i3, 8 GB RAM |
| Sea State | Up to Sea State 2 |
| RTK GNSS | Centimetre-level accuracy |
| Connectivity | 5G + Radio Link RC |
| Camera | 2 MP PTZ IP Camera (FPV) |
| Ground Station Software | QGCS / Mission Planner |
| Survey Software | Hypack |
| Ground Control Station | 14″ Laptop (Core i3) |
Payload & Sensor Options
- Single Beam Dual Frequency Sonar
- LiDAR collision avoidance module
- 2 MP PTZ IP Camera (FPV / inspection)
- Environmental monitoring sensors
- Echo sounders, GNSS modules
- Custom payload integration on request
Key Capabilities
- High-accuracy bathymetry and hydrographic surveys
- Autonomous waypoint navigation with live map view
- Real-time telemetry with battery monitoring
- Long-range manual override for rescue/rapid response
- Stable performance in coastal and inland waters
- Multi-payload support for extended mission profiles