Can BlueOS be used for AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle)?

[6itf1ip]

Hi team,
I'm exploring whether BlueOS can be adapted for use on an AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) rather than a traditional ROV setup.
Specifically, I'd like to know:

Is BlueOS suitable for AUV configurations (no tether, autonomous missions)?
Are there any existing extensions or community projects using BlueOS for AUVs?
Are there known limitations when using BlueOS outside of ROV use cases?

Any guidance or pointers to relevant resources would be greatly appreciated!

[patrickelectric]

Hi @6itf1ip,

There are multiple extensions available in the BlueOS store to help with the development of AUVs and other vehicle categories.
https://github.com/vshie/SubReels
https://github.com/bluerobotics/blueos-doris
https://github.com/Williangalvani/Blueos-oakd-vins
https://github.com/BlueOS-Community/blueos-ros
https://github.com/itskalvik/blueos-ros2
https://www.sgp-tools.com/blueos.html
https://github.com/patrickelectric/blueos-foxglove

There are teams working in AUVs with BlueOS, including us with an automatic docking system.
For a further technical overview, please check here: https://blueos.cloud/docs/latest/development/overview/