1) Requirements
Define the mission, constraints, safety requirements, and
measurable success criteria. This makes tests honest and
comparable.
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Build
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Test
Loop
Learn
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Ship
From Concept To Water
2) Trade-offs
Compare alternatives: sensor suite, power system, compute,
propulsion, and mechanics. Choose what fits your timeline and
risk profile.
3) Design & Build
Build modular. Create an integration plan so parts can be
swapped and tested without large rewires or rework.
Validate, Learn, Improve
4) Integration
Establish a known-good baseline, checklists, logging, and clear
interfaces. The goal is repeatability.
5) Testing
Bench → shore → water. First safety, then stability, then
performance. A test plan + real data enables faster decisions.
6) Iteration
Post-test reviews, root-cause analysis, and small shippable
improvements. Low risk, high learning — often.