Miscellaneous Projects

Project Title: Pathikrit-l: Maritime Unmanned Surface Vessel

Project ID: RPO/SRP/MISC/2025/01

Funding Source: Special Research Grant

Project Awarded: 1st August, 2025

Project Supervisor: Mr. Md. Samiul Haider Chowdhury, Lecturer (Grade-I), Department of MPE, AUST

Team Name: BAY AEGIS

Team Members: Naresh Barua (Student ID: 20230108010), Tahsin Ahmed (Student ID: 20230108034), Delour Hossain Marfi (Student ID: 20230108075), Nadim Uddin Rahi (Student ID: 20230108078), Md. Noor Al Ahad Alvee (Student ID: 20230108097), Tanjil Kabir Khan (Student ID: 20230108100), Munkiz Tamim (Student: 20230108096)

Project Duration: 6 Months

Budget Approved: 1,25,280.00

Expected Research Outcomes:

  • The expected outcomes are significant, particularly for advancing autonomous marine technology in Bangladesh. While S. R. Arko et al. have previously developed an "Autonomous Surface Vehicle for Real-time Monitoring of Water Bodies in Bangladesh" [1], "Pathikrit-1" aims to be a more comprehensive "Maritime Unmanned Surface Vessel" with broader applications. This distinction means it can still mark a notable advancement in indigenous maritime technology and defense capabilities, especially if it successfully integrates more complex features for surveillance, search and rescue, and maritime research in open sea environments.
  • The project addresses critical national security concerns like piracy, smuggling, human trafficking, and illegal incursions in the Bay of Bengal. It offers a potentially cost-effective solution for maritime surveillance compared to conventional ships, which remains a highly significant impact. Its diverse applications in research and defense, including disaster response, ocean exploration, anti-pollution efforts, and search and rescue, also contribute to its overall significance.
  • The project promotes "Domestic Research & Development Growth" and "Defense Modernization," contributing to a "Self-Reliant Bangladesh" in the defense and civil industries. Securing the "Blue Economy" remains another major impact. The proposed advanced features like Starlink integration, military radio protocols, multi-USV networking, sonar, night vision, and Al-based object detection indicate a vision for highly significant future capabilities, pushing beyond existing local projects in scope and functionality.