LOcalisation et Reconnaissance d’objets Immergés (LORI)

Short Description

The LORI project aims to develop a solution for object localization and recognition within a scene for the guidance of underwater vehicles. This initiative addresses the challenge of ensuring complete coverage of underwater sites during surveys to avoid incomplete 3D models and additional costs. Mobile submersibles or divers navigate targeted sites, capturing images processed through photogrammetry for realistic 3D reconstructions. The project tackles issues such as 'blind' scanning due to poor lighting by proposing real-time visual odometry for navigational guidance and clear indicators for image quality assessment. This results in a comprehensive hardware and software solution that streamlines the process of underwater documentation and minimizes time and resource expenditure.