Use Case: Ocean Cleaning Boat
O'Prueba and Azure Alliance built the OOS Controller into an unmanned harbor-cleaning boat — one four-in-one platform for autopilot, video management, resilient 5G/LTE/Wi-Fi connectivity, and remote control.
O'Prueba collaborates with Azure Alliance to simplify the operation of the Ocean Cleaning Boat and integrate network and application functionalities, focusing on three key components:
Integration of Mobile Phone and Joystick for Easy Remote Operation and Monitoring
Since the unmanned boat's mission is to clean fishing ports, users must control the boat remotely. Using a mobile phone and joystick as control devices greatly enhances user convenience. Additionally, the OOS Controller features a simple and intuitive interface, making operating the unmanned boat as easy as playing a video game.
Design for Unstable Connectivity Environments
Due to signal weakness over the sea, automatic backup switching between signals such as 5G, LTE, and Wi-Fi is crucial. When the vessel drifts out of the connection range due to factors like sea currents, it must use GPS to automatically navigate back to a signal-enabled area to avoid losing control.
Multi-in-one Design for Energy and Space Efficiency
Given the limited power and space of fully electric marine debris cleaning boats, having a single platform to handle all functions not only significantly enhances convenience but also ensures resource optimization.
Network and application functionalities achievable through OOS:
| Network | Applications |
|---|---|
| Require Uninterrupted Internet and GPS High Availability 5G and Wi-Fi connection switching support |
Device Management Multi-Purpose for Video Management System and Auto Pilot Solution Remote Deployment and Maintenance VM/Docker integration |
Architecture diagram:
OOS integrated automatic pilot applications, video management system, network connectivity, and remote-control features. Its four-in-one design not only saves space but also significantly reduces power consumption. It supports 5G, LTE, GPS, and Wi-Fi connectivity to ensure stable connections and prevent vessel drift. With the OOS Controller, users can easily monitor navigation status and remotely operate unmanned boats from the shore.
O'Prueba Technology and Azure Alliance aim to improve pollution in fishing ports through the use of cleaning boats. In the future, this technology could also be applied to estuaries and lakes, significantly reducing the manpower required for cleaning.