In the last few years, advances in RGB imaging have made it possible to capture deep and accurate images from the depths of the ocean. In a new study, a team of researchers from the University of California, San Diego, developed a new autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) with an RGB imaging system that can capture high-resolution images of the seafloor. With its powerful imaging system, the AUV is capable of capturing images of objects as small as a few centimeters in size, allowing for detailed and accurate images of the seafloor. The AUV’s imaging system also enables it to map out the seafloor in three dimensions, allowing researchers to better understand its features and structure. This technology has the potential to be used for a variety of applications, including surveying for new oil and gas fields, mapping coral reefs, and studying underwater geological features.

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source: Phys.org