Design and Build of an Autonomous Catamaran Urban Cargo Vessel
Yan-Yun Zhang,
Jiangtao Shuai,
Jef Billet
et al.
Abstract:This study introduces a novel test bed, named the Maverick, which aims to advance the field of autonomous inland waterborne freight transportation and facilitate its eventual implementation. More specifically, the Maverick focuses on operating in small waterways within urban areas, aligning its application scenario with the European project AVATAR. The hull form of the Maverick was selected to be a catamaran, as it offers several advantages, including a large open deck area, high transverse stability, and exce… Show more
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