Uncrewed Systems News & Articles

The vessel control systems for a new Digital Training Vessel have been provided by Robosys, with the USV set support education across new and developing maritime skills in the sector

SMD’s new Quantum EV has made enhancements in speed and power that enable clients to complete tasks more efficiently, saving time and resources while increasing operational scope

Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute (CKSRI) at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is to receive OceanAlpha's L12E unmanned surface vessel (USV) to support its technology research and development efforts

Saipem’s Hydrone-R has achieved the milestone for continuous subsea residency of 167 days, tasked to provide information about the integrity and potential hazards of Equinor’s subsea assets

Teledyne Webb Research and Rutgers University unveiled the Sentinel Mission, sending the Slocum Glider around the world as part of their technological and academic partnership

The newly launched Eelume-S All-Terrain AUV is integrated with Wavefront’s Solstice MAS, delivering high-quality, dependable 3D bathymetry and imagery without processing fragility

Saildrone has released its Carbon Impact Report, showing they avoided 99.9% of operational emissions for maritime data gathering, among other impressive sustainability achievements

The Eelume-S from Eelume supports 4K image acquisition, autonomous operation, 3D photogrammetry and leading bathymetric mapping, whilst being designed for user-friendliness and portability

Saildrone and Thales Australia have created a USV–towed array integration that aims to advance autonomous long-range subsea surveillance for autonomous anti-submarine warfare

Exail has partnered with Eelume, supplying its Phins Compact C3 INS for Eelume’s new S-Series all-terrain AUVs to improve inspection and monitoring in complex environments

Seadronix’s AI software Rec-SEA draws on its onboard LiDAR and RADAR sensors to modify standard ships into smart ships, providing enhanced safety and efficiency across maritime operations

Voyis has released an update on the successful testing carried out for AROWIND, the proposed solution to challenges presented by offshore wind energy infrastructure inspections

Kraken Technology Group will implement Auterion’s autonomous computing systems into USVs, working jointly to develop security boat capabilities in the maritime domain

Exail’s R7 ROVs will be used by the Belgian Armed Forces to safeguard harbors, coastal areas, ships and key infrastructures, as well as for inspection and disposal of underwater explosives

SEA-KIT’s latest USV has received LR UMS certification, and is now the largest Cat 0 certified USV to operate fully remotely and with unrestricted service to support projects further offshore

PML Applications’ CCT supported Thales sea trials on advanced techniques for coastal monitoring, including new methods of mine detection and sensors for autonomous vessels

The OceanScienceTechnology.com round-up of ROVs and robotics at Oceanology International 2024

The PowerMod Subsea MVDC Power Distribution System from Diversified Technologies features pressurized power conversion modules that operate at depths down to 3,500 meters

At Oi 2024, Kongsberg Discovery launched an innovative software solution for uncrewed and crewed survey vessels to enable remote operations of acoustic positioning systems