Self-Driving Ferries | MATLAB Day for Marine Robotics & Autonomous Systems, Part 3

Automated ferries can greatly contribute to rural and urban mobility. However, in comparison to other ship automation use cases, ferry automation often poses special challenges, such as controlling the ferry during dynamic maneuvers as well as dealing with confined spaces and high traffic density. At the same time, there are various aspects that simplify the automation problem: Detailed prior knowledge about the ferry operation area is usually available and ferries are often equipped with highly versatile propulsion systems. This talk highlights the various challenges and distinctive features that characterize the automation of inland and sea ferries.