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(Unofficial) MBARI Docking MOLA AUV
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Unofficial 3D Model of a **Prototype Docking Station** for the MOLA AUV (MBARI, CoMPAS Lab).
MOLA AUV Model is available [here](https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/unofficial-mbari-mola-auv-8414b1b7e94c4212a5e7fcd667551858)
Original structure described on [Docking MOLA: Apriltag detection, data fusion, and control of a
6-DOF AUV](https://www.mbari.org/wp-content/uploads/Hemmi_Juri.pdf), by Jury Hemmi et al.
**Disclaimer:** Dimensions are not the real one, and some fiducial markers (apriltag 36h11 familty) may be different from the original configuration.
Structure **dimensions** (meters):
Base frame ("docking floor"): 0.1 x 1.5 x 1.5
Vertical frame ("tag board support"): 1 x 1.5 x 0.1
Upper supports ("vertical piles"): 0.35 x 0.1 x 0.1
Fiducial marker board: 0.75 x 1.3 x 0.025
Fiducial marker support: 0.30 x 0.30 x 0.025
Fiducial marker size (AprilTag): 0.24 x 0.24
Created for simulation purposes (more on my [GitHub](https://github.com/AlePuglisi/MBARI-vehicles-sim-ros2) ).
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February 1, 2026
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