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Explore OST’s round-up of our five most read articles in the industry throughout April, including new technologies demonstrated at Ocean Business 2025, guides, and industry successes.
Boxfish Robotics launched their first generation of fully autonomous tetherless hovering Boxfish Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), featuring cutting-edge advancements in autonomy that set a new standard in underwater exploration.
The Boxfish AUV is equipped with Boxfish’s latest proprietary autonomy software, allowing it to operate with precision and efficiency. The easy-to-use graphical user interface, SafePath Planner, offers a high level of customisation and ensures that the AUV can navigate complex underwater environments with ease. Users can also monitor the progress of the mission and intervene if required.
2. New Teledyne Compact Navigator Unveiled at Ocean Business 2025
Teledyne Marine introduced the Teledyne Compact Navigator at Ocean Business 2025, an advanced, highly compact autonomous integrated navigation system designed with a focus on minimizing size, weight, and power (SWaP) while maximizing performance and functionality.
Optimized for small subsea and surface vehicles, the Teledyne Compact Navigator broadens the range of inspection and survey operations by delivering precise navigation in a space-efficient design.
3. Demystifying Lumens and Lux in Subsea LEDs & ROV Lights
SubC Imaging’s high-performance subsea lights highlight the importance of understanding lumens and lux in underwater applications. This guide breaks down these key lighting metrics.
Lighting plays a crucial role in the success of underwater operations, from marine research and offshore inspections to deep-sea exploration and cinematic imaging. But not all subsea lighting is created equal. To make sense of product specs and performance claims, it’s essential to understand two core concepts: lumens and lux.
4. Profile Spotlight: Cellula Robotics’ Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Solutions
Cellula Robotics stands at the forefront of marine technology, specializing in the development of advanced Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and subsea sensor solutions.
The company’s cutting-edge platforms are engineered to serve the commercial, scientific, and defense sectors, offering unparalleled efficiency and promoting a sustainable future through the use of hydrogen fuel cells and battery technologies.
5. L42 USV Launched at Ocean Business 2025
At Ocean Business 2025, OceanAlpha introduced the L42 Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV), a hybrid-powered, high-endurance platform purpose-built for scientific and commercial offshore surveys.
With a focus on reliability, modular payload integration, and long-term deployment, the L42 features a hybrid propulsion system that offers over 1,500 km of range and 8 days of endurance at 4 knots, enabling extended missions with minimal vessel intervention.
