Greensea IQ has announced the first production release of the Bayonet Underwater Controller, a multi-platform interface designed for divers to command robots from submerged positions.
Based on an open architecture framework, the system allows for the control of various unmanned platforms, including the VideoRay Mission Specialist Defender ROV and the Bayonet Autonomous Underwater Ground Vehicle (AUGV). The technology has already seen deployment with the U.S. Navy and several foreign partners. By leveraging an existing user interface used across thousands of maritime systems, the controller provides a consistent experience for operators transitioning to underwater command roles.
The hardware is engineered specifically for harsh maritime conditions, featuring a depth rating of 40 meters and providing up to six hours of runtime. The human-machine interface is tailored to the ergonomic constraints faced by military divers, utilizing 30 programmable push buttons and two precision joysticks for mission-specific customization. A separate submersible hub, rated to 45 meters, houses an Intel i7 processor and a removable 1TB hard drive to manage advanced mission processing and secure data handling.
The system typically operates with the EOD Edge software framework, a command and control suite that supports the supervision of autonomous systems. This software provides modular expansion for various high-level tasks, including over-the-horizon operations, obstacle avoidance, automatic target recognition, and target tracking. Additionally, the robot-agnostic nature of the controller allows for workflow support with TAK systems, increasing its scalability across different defense and commercial sectors.
Ben Kinnaman, CEO of Greensea IQ, commented, “We are excited to provide the Bayonet Underwater Controller to a growing mission requirement. I founded Greensea to make ocean robots easier to use so that they can provide safety and scale. This product completely exemplifies that. It provides our autonomy and robot command and control system in an interface that can be used underwater. This gives the warfighter another tool to increase our persistence, reach, and impact in the ocean.”
Dennis Doan, Product Manager for EOD Technologies at Greensea IQ, stated, “What makes this system different is how tightly it integrates with our existing autonomy, navigation, and mission software. We’re not just developing another controller, we’re extending a proven ecosystem into submerged operations, giving operators a consistent, trusted interface no matter where the mission takes them.”
As a specialist in advanced subsea robotics and autonomy, Greensea IQ developed this interface to bridge the gap between traditional topside control and the needs of operators in deep, contested environments. The release marks a continued effort to extend human capability underwater through intelligent, scalable ocean solutions.
