Heres' a high level stratergy to tackle this problem :
- Path Planning: Use Robotics System Toolbox for path planning using RRT or A* algorithms to generate a collision-free path.
- Control Strategy: Utilize Control System Toolbox to design and implement PID or MPC controllers for precise thruster control along the path.
- State Estimation: Process IMU sensor data with filters from Sensor Fusion and Tracking Toolbox like Kalman or complementary filters to estimate boat's state.
- Localization: Combine estimated state with XY coordinates using Navigation Toolbox to enhance position accuracy.
- Trajectory Tracking: Implement algorithms using Control System Toolbox to ensure the boat accurately follows the desired trajectory.
- Obstacle Avoidance: Integrate lidar or camera data using Computer Vision Toolbox or Sensor Fusion and Tracking Toolbox, and employ reactive control techniques from Control System Toolbox to avoid obstacles.
- Simulation: Create a simulation environment using Simulink and validate your algorithms.
- Tuning: Utilize Optimization Toolbox to fine-tune control and planning parameters for optimal performance.