Unmanned sailing vehicle control system

This describes a self-sailing boat that uses a stiff, balanced wing instead of a traditional cloth sail. A computer system controls a small flap on a tail attached to the wing, which in turn adjusts the main wing's angle to steer the boat. The computer also controls a water rudder to help maintain the desired direction by making real-time adjustments.

Why it matters: Advances in embedded processing and AI since 2023 could significantly enhance the real-time control and navigation algorithms, making autonomous operation more robust and efficient.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: SpecializedCustom wing, sensors, actuators, real-time control software

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