Hello ROS Community,
My name is Nicho Hadinata, an independent researcher and developer from Indonesia. I’m building SeaSphere, a lightweight, spherical, autonomous sea-mapping device designed for exploration, research, and potential tactical use.
The device is:
Fully open-source
Uses ROS 2 as the core framework
Integrates modular sensors (IMU, sonar, GPS, etc.)
Designed to float and map coastal/seafloor data
Accompanied by CAD and simulation assets
Looking for collaborators to:
Develop core ROS 2 nodes (IMU, GPS, depth estimation, mission control)
Create simulation tools (Gazebo / RViz compatible)
Optimize autonomy stack for sea behavior
Assist with hardware integration or test rigs
The project is hosted here on Codeberg:
https://codeberg.org/YourUsername/SeaSphere (replace with your real repo link)
What’s ready:
CAD prototype
Initial ROS 2 architecture
Clear modular roadmap
What’s next:
Simulated navigation & sensor integration
Real-world prototyping (DIY-based)
Community-driven field testing
If you’re interested, feel free to reach out via reply or open an issue on the repo. Let’s build it together!
– Nicho Hadinata