Introduction of Simulation-based Testbed for Autonomous Ship

Abstract

Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) are actively being developed, yet they lack the level of validation that autonomous cars currently possess. This limitation primarily stems from practical constraints such as time, space, and cost. To overcome these challenges, simulation has emerged as a promising approach. The Korea Autonomous Surface Ship (KASS) project in Korea has led to the creation of the Simulation-based Testbed for Autonomous Ships (S-TAS), which operates as two distinct modules for navigation and engine functionalities. In this paper, an introduction to the S-TAS Navigation/Engine is provided, along with an outline of its future applications. In the future, performance validation services for MASS will be available using S-TAS.