Open Ocean Robotics discussed its DataXplorer™ and XplorerView™ cloud platform at Oceanology International 2026, highlighting capabilities for long-duration environmental and security monitoring.
OST spoke with Julie Angus, CEO and Co-Founder of Open Ocean Robotics, about the company’s USV technology, real-world operational advantages, and its approach to persistent maritime intelligence.
DataXplorer™ USV for Persistent Monitoring
At this year’s event, Angus explained the company focused on demonstrating both the DataXplorer™ USV platform and its supporting command and control system, with strong interest from end users in both environmental and security applications.
“Here we’re showcasing our DataXplorer™ USV as well as our AI portal XplorerView™.”
The DataXplorer™ USV is designed for long-duration deployments, using solar power to enable persistent operations without the need for frequent recovery or refueling.
“One of the great things about our USV is that it’s solar powered. It can be persistently deployed.”
Angus noted that the platform has already demonstrated month-long deployments, supporting continuous data collection over extended periods.
High Sea State Operation & Real-Time Data
The DataXplorer™ is also designed to operate in challenging marine conditions, extending its usability across coastal and offshore environments.
“It’s very high sea state capable, so it can go out in sea state six and above.”
This capability allows the USV to continue operating and collecting data in rough conditions, while transmitting information back to operators in real time.
“It’s able to provide real-time data beyond the horizon. You’re able to monitor from coastline to offshore in extremely challenging conditions.”
XplorerView™: Cloud-Based Command & Control
Alongside the USV platform, Open Ocean Robotics demonstrated its XplorerView™ cloud-based portal, which provides both command and control functionality and real-time data visualization.
“XplorerView™ is our cloud-based portal, so we use it for command and control as well as for real-time data visualization.”
Through the platform, operators can monitor incoming data streams, including camera feeds and sensor outputs, while also managing mission planning and navigation.
“It’s a portal where you can see the data flowing in, and you’re able to plot your autonomous course as well as change route through the two-way communication.”
AI-Enabled Persistent Maritime Intelligence
Open Ocean Robotics discussed its DataXplorer™ and XplorerView™ cloud platform at Oceanology International 2026, highlighting capabilities for long-duration environmental and security monitoring. OST spoke with Julie Angus, CEO and Co-Founder of Open Ocean Robotics, about the company’s USV technology, real-world operational advantages, and the company’s focus on persistent maritime intelligence, combining onboard sensing with real-time data processing.
“We’re increasingly really focusing on persistent maritime intelligence where we do edge processing on cameras and acoustics.”
The platform integrates sensor data with AI to provide actionable insights directly to operators, reducing the need for post-processing and enabling faster decision-making.
“Our sensors are fused with AI to provide insights in real time to the end user.”
