Greensea IQ, a global leader in subsea robotics and autonomous technologies, has appointed Rigel SrL as the exclusive sales representative for its Bayonet line of Autonomous Underwater Ground Vehicles (AUGVs) in Italy.
Based in Rome, Rigel SrL brings more than 50 years of experience delivering advanced electronics, robotics, and automation systems to Italy’s maritime, defense, and industrial sectors. This partnership marks an important step in expanding Greensea IQ’s presence in Europe and introducing its Bayonet surf-zone and nearshore robotics solutions to the Italian market.
Rob Howard, Chief Growth Officer of Greensea IQ, said, “Rigel SrL has earned a strong reputation as a trusted provider of advanced technologies to government and commercial customers in Italy. We’re proud to partner with a company that shares our commitment to innovation, reliability, and mission success. With Rigel, we’re confident the Bayonet product line will find a strong foothold in one of Europe’s most dynamic maritime regions.”
Emanuele Orlandi, Business Development Director at Rigel Srl, added, “It’s a privilege to bring Greensea IQ and their groundbreaking Bayonet technology to the Italian market. With Italy’s extensive coastline and increasing focus on maritime security, environmental monitoring, and subsea innovation, there’s a clear need for agile, field-proven solutions like Bayonet. We’re excited to drive forward deployments that raise the bar for safety, reliability, and operational excellence in complex nearshore domains.”
The Bayonet AUGV family is designed specifically for operations in the surf zone and shallow water, enabling autonomous seabed mobility for applications such as mine countermeasures (MCM), UXO detection, coastal surveys, payload delivery, and amphibious reconnaissance. Built on Greensea IQ’s robust, open architecture platform, the Bayonet systems deliver true autonomy, precise navigation, and modular payload integration.
According to Greensea IQ, the agreement reinforces its commitment to strengthening its global reach by aligning with experienced regional partners who understand the unique operational challenges and opportunities of their local markets.
