DEMCON & Lobster Robotics Partner to Secure Critical Subsea Infrastructure
DEMCON and Lobster Robotics collaborate on integrated autonomous systems to protect critical North Sea underwater infrastructure
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Read the latest developments across uncrewed platforms and subsea robotics. Track advancements in USVs, AUVs, ROVs, and maritime drones, as well as the mission payloads, acoustic sensors, and control software powering next-generation offshore and defense operations.
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DEMCON and Lobster Robotics collaborate on integrated autonomous systems to protect critical North Sea underwater infrastructure
Production capacity has been secured for ZeroUSV’s Oceanus class autonomous craft at Manor Marine’s Portland shipyard, strengthening the UK’s sovereign shipbuilding capabilities and high-tech maritime export potential for future
The 25-meter MUM demonstrator marks a significant milestone in maritime engineering by meeting rigorous DNV underwater technology standards ahead of its 2026 maiden voyage
Online Oceans has secured £4 million in funding led by Seraphim Space to accelerate the production of its solar-powered autonomous surface vessels for persistent maritime defence and subsea infrastructure protection
MetOcean Telematics and ZeroUSV aim to revolutionize long-endurance maritime missions by integrating Thales hardware and Iridium satellite networks to provide resilient command and control for the Oceanus class of USVs
Engineers from MBARI’s CoMPAS Lab successfully deployed the portable MOLA AUV beneath two meters of Arctic sea ice to conduct high-resolution mapping surveys in demanding conditions
Anduril Industries and Kraken Technology Group have partnered to develop, manufacture and integrate long-range, high-performance Unmanned Surface Vessels with modular payloads to support the US Navy’s transition to a hybrid fleet
MostaTech will demonstrate its latest range of low-SWaP FOG technology, designed for extreme mechanical stress in offshore and aerospace applications, at the SAHA International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition
Cellula completes a fully submerged 2,000 km AUV mission using hydrogen fuel cell power, demonstrating extended endurance in a non-linear subsea profile representative of real-world offshore operations
Rheinmetall’s new joint venture begins manufacturing the Kraken K3 Scout, offering a high-speed, configurable unmanned surface platform designed for maritime surveillance and critical infrastructure protection
A solar-powered USV from Sofar Ocean & Online Oceans enables scalable and persistent ocean monitoring in remote deep water locations where traditional moorings are often difficult to deploy and maintain
SeaTrac Systems and the University of Southern Mississippi have utilized a fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles to map dead zones in the Gulf of Mexico
Terradepth’s Absolute Ocean platform has entered the NIWC Atlantic RCC Hopper, allowing the U.S. Navy to bypass traditional competition for rapid procurement of advanced undersea data and autonomy solutions
A new partnership agreement between OMS Group and Exail scales autonomous cable installation capabilities through advanced uncrewed surface vessel technology
Reach Subsea will deploy its uncrewed surface vessel Reach Remote 1 for gas reservoir monitoring and subsea maintenance projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf
The ESCABVENTS project has successfully demonstrated the use of AUVs for systematic hull scans, offering a safer and more efficient alternative to manual ship inspection and preventive maintenance methods
The Momentum™ Electric ROV is a high-capacity platform featuring electric propulsion and automated systems, designed for extended subsea residency and performance in continuous drilling, construction, and maintenance support
Global Underwater Hub has launched a new forum to accelerate collaboration and innovation in underwater robotics and autonomous systems across the UK’s subsea sector, ahead of the Underwater Robotics Conference 2026
Open Ocean Robotics spoke to OST at Oceanology International 2026 in London, with CEO and Co-Founder Julie Angus outlining the company’s solar-powered USV platform and AI-enabled maritime monitoring capabilities