Aquatics Bay
(under construction)
Advancing aquatic robotics through research, testing, and real-world simulation.
The Aquatics Bay will serve as a home for the OceanOne, seen here exploring the bottom of the sea.
The Aquatics Bay at the Stanford Robotics Center is currently under construction and will serve as a dedicated facility for research and testing in aquatic robotics. Once completed, it will become the primary home for OceanOneᴷ, a humanoid robotic diver developed for deep-sea exploration. The facility is being designed to provide a controlled environment for advancing robotic capabilities in underwater operations, allowing researchers to test and refine systems before deployment in real-world conditions.
A key feature of the upcoming Aquatics Bay will be its pool, capable of generating currents to simulate real-world ocean environments. This functionality will enable researchers to study how aquatic robots respond to changing underwater conditions, improving their performance in tasks such as navigation, stability, and object manipulation. By replicating these conditions, the facility aims to support the development of robotic systems for applications in underwater archaeology, environmental monitoring, and industrial inspections.
As construction progresses, the Aquatics Bay is set to become a hub for collaboration among researchers, engineers, and industry partners working to advance aquatic robotics. Future efforts will focus on enhancing robotic autonomy, refining underwater sensing technologies, and expanding the potential applications of aquatic robots. The facility will play a key role in translating research innovations into practical solutions for complex underwater challenges.
