MDM Team, a spin-off from the University of Florence, builds autonomous marine robots (an ASV called Cariddi and a micro-AUV called Stok) powered by Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4. The CM4's compact size, energy efficiency, and Linux support make it ideal for underwater vehicles where weight and power consumption affect buoyancy and mission duration. A custom carrier board integrates GPS and sensors, enabling autonomous hydrographic surveys, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure inspections without human operators. The post also highlights other Raspberry Pi conservation projects including turtle-mounted cameras, Antarctic penguin monitoring, bear facial recognition, and rainforest listening posts.
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