Uncrewed Systems News & Articles

Fugro Gains Full Ownership of SEA-KIT International

SEA-KIT will continue to provide clients with high-quality USV products for cost-effective operations with enhanced safety and significantly reduced carbon emissions

Nov 29, 2023
Autonomous Bathymetric Survey Drone Launched

CHCNAV’s Apache 3 Pro has a lightweight carbon fiber hull, IP67 rating, and semi-recessed motor, offering exceptional durability and maneuverability

Nov 28, 2023
OceanX Acquires Otter USV from Maritime Robotics

The fully electric, 2m Otter USV is designed for shallow water surveying, capable of mapping sheltered and enclosed waters that might be dangerous or difficult to reach with a crewed vessel

Nov 28, 2023
Oceanbotics SVR-8 Purchased by Canadian Dept. of National Defence

Oceanbotics’ SVR-8 remotely operated vehicle is capable of deploying in three minutes and utilizes a fully integrated Xbox controller

Nov 27, 2023
Greenroom Robotics Partners in Development of AUV Payload & Control Module

Greenroom Robotics was selected to conduct software and development for Whiskers, an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (UAV) Payload and Control Module, ensuring the faultless integration and operation of various components

Nov 24, 2023
Partnership to Automate Offshore FPSO Inspections

ANYmal X is an Ex-proof legged inspection robot solution and a milestone for autonomous inspection in the Oil & Gas industry’s hazardous and flammable-exposed areas

Nov 23, 2023
Discovering the Depths: A Collaboration for Underwater Inspection

The Mako ROV will be combined with the Discovery Stereo Camera, which delivers clarity and precision in capturing underwater environments, providing real-time 3D models

Nov 23, 2023
Satellites Launched into Orbit for Maritime Domain Awareness

Unseenlabs’ constellation now comprises 11 satellites, resulting in 11 simultaneous RF data collection points thanks to its monosatellite technology

Nov 15, 2023
Saildrone Voyager USV Earns Formal Classification

ABS granted AIP for Saildrone’s Voyager and the larger 65-foot Surveyor platform, since granting the first-ever class certificate for a USV to the Voyager

Nov 13, 2023
Exploring Offshore Wind Opportunities: Robotics & Renewables

Implementing an infrastructure to support effective monitoring and marine robotics at the start of a wind farm lifecycle can lower cost, reduce carbon, and increase reliability

Nov 13, 2023
Deep Trekker ROVs: Making a 3D Model

The company’s ROVs come equipped with a range of features that make them ideal for capturing high-quality underwater images to be developed into 3D models

Nov 09, 2023
Reach Robotics Launches Advanced Intervention System

The Reach X is a power-dense, compact manipulator that will revolutionize subsea operations by enabling portable ROVs to carry out tasks previously reserved for human divers

Nov 08, 2023
ROV Completes 4,500 Deep-Sea Dives

MBARI’s Ventana has been in operation since 1988, reportedly having logged the most science dives of any remotely operated vehicle in the world

Nov 07, 2023
New Uncrewed Surface-Subsurface Vessel Systems Launched

These integrated systems from Kraken and L3Harris will enable remote control of the USSV for engineering testing, foil development, powertrain calibration, and demonstration

Nov 02, 2023
MATS 2023 Full Programme Released

The Marine Autonomy & Technology Showcase 2023 has announced its full programme, taking place at NOC Southampton from 7-9 November

Nov 01, 2023
AutoNaut USV Purchased for Hurricane Tracking

Barbados Meteorological Services will use data collected by the USV to improve their forecasting of future storm intensities and direction, and to provide timely warnings to the public

Nov 01, 2023
Subsea Inspection Drone Prevents Smuggling

By inspecting the confined spaces and hulls of commercial vessels, Oceanbotics’ SRV-8 ROV is addressing high-risk transnational smuggling and minimizing risks to divers

Oct 31, 2023
Long-Range AUV Completes Successful Sea Trials

The HUGIN Endurance is rated to a depth of 6,000 metres and designed to facilitate independent multi-role operations spanning approximately 1,200 nautical miles

Oct 30, 2023
Photogrammetry: The Basics of 3D Modeling

Deep Trekker discusses photogrammetry fundamentals and how this technology will transform the way the world is perceived and measured

Oct 30, 2023