AGISTAR‘s USVSTAR is a compact, robust, and highly customizable lightweight Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) designed for advanced water quality monitoring and bathymetry in both shallow waters and open seas.
Combining precision, stability, and rapid deployability, this Unmanned Surface Vehicle sets a new standard for autonomous environmental research.
Robust and Stable in Any Conditions
Built to handle waves and challenging marine conditions, the USVSTAR maintains stability even in turbulent waters. Its waterproof construction and durable PVC side buoys ensure reliability and resilience, protecting sensitive instruments during operations. With a top speed of 3 m/s, it can cover large survey areas efficiently while maintaining precise navigation.
Precision Sampling with Robotic Arm and Dual Bottles
The USVSTAR features a rear-mounted robotic arm for targeted water sampling, allowing researchers to collect precise samples from specific locations or depths without manual intervention. Equipped with dual side-mounted water bottles, it can simultaneously collect multiple samples, improving efficiency and enabling comprehensive environmental assessments.
Shallow-Water and Coastal Access
Its shallow draft and compact design allow the USVSTAR to operate safely in ecologically sensitive areas, such as estuaries, mangroves, and coral reefs. This makes it ideal for monitoring habitats that are difficult or impossible to reach with conventional vessels.
Rapid Deployment and Portability
Designed for field flexibility, the USVSTAR can be assembled in just five minutes and transported anywhere in a single bag. This ease of deployment allows research teams to respond quickly to environmental incidents or to conduct routine monitoring in remote locations.
Unmatched Customization and Versatility
As the most customizable USV on the market, USVSTAR can be adapted for a variety of applications, including environmental monitoring, ecological research, pollution assessment, and infrastructure inspections. Its compact yet robust construction ensures durability without sacrificing portability or functionality.
Applications in Research and Environmental Management
- Water quality monitoring: turbidity, temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, contaminants
- Ecological studies in sensitive habitats
- Pollution assessment and rapid response to spills
- Coastal and offshore survey missions
- Support for research logistics and instrumentation deployment
The USVSTAR combines stability, precision, and portability in a rugged, customizable package. Whether operating in shallow coastal zones or navigating open seas, it provides scientists and environmental managers with an efficient, reliable, and versatile tool for water quality monitoring and aquatic research.
