Project Indigo

A critical surface-level unit in the Peterson Robotics & Innovation ecosystem. It serves as the central floating hub for energy production, data processing, and coordination between aerial and underwater modules.

Features

Solar-wind catamaran with sonar and hydrophones for bathymetric mapping.

A self-sustaining surface vessel that generates renewable energy (solar + wind), hosts 3D printers and battery arrays, and acts as a relay and command node between the sky (Zephyr) and sea (Oracle, Spyder V1, Land Sharks).

Docking Interface: Features a port where Oracle docks to refuel at Indigo, exchange materials like broken nozzles or mining claws, or offload data.

Goals

Seafloor mapping hub
14-day autonomous deployments, looking into full sustainability with future research and automation
Launch and recovery of submodules
Mobile command center functionality
Battery charging station for all units
Mesh-network data relay

Role in the Ecosystem

Project Indigo is the central lifeline for all other modules, supplies power to Oracle, Spyder, and Land Sharks. Relays communication between sky and sea. Builds or repairs parts via 3D printing in emergency or mission-critical scenarios. Can airdrop supplies otherwise.