Coding for underwater robotics - Robohub

The article "Coding for underwater robotics - Robohub" highlights the internship experience of Ivy Mahncke, an undergraduate robotics engineering student at Olin College, who worked at MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s Advanced Undersea Systems and Technology Group during the summer of 2025. Building on her initial interest in underwater robotics from a 2024 internship at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Mahncke focused on developing and troubleshooting an algorithm to enable collaborative navigation between a human diver and an underwater robotic vehicle. A key challenge addressed was the absence of GPS underwater, requiring innovative localization solutions. Mahncke’s work culminated in real-world field tests across diverse aquatic environments, including the Atlantic Ocean, Charles River, and Lake Superior, where she played a leading role in testing the navigation algorithm. Her supervisors recognized her contributions and potential as a future engineer in the field. Madeline Miller, her internship supervisor, praised Mahncke’s integral role in achieving critical program milestones during a demanding series of field tests. The