Unmanned Maritime Systems

Project CETI researchers developed the AVATARs framework to make the most out of the small amount of time sperm whales spend on the surface.

The manual mooring process demanded substantial manpower and time, while KIMM said its automated method removes these barriers.

ANELLO Photonics, which has developed compact navigation and positioning for autonomous systems, has closed its Series B round.

The new Certus Mini line of navigation systems offers precision in a compact package, says Advanced Navigation.

The Saildrone Voyagers’ mission primarily focused on the Jordan and Georges Basins, at depths of up to 300 meters (900 feet).

This year’s sailing events at the Paris Olympics are using robotics buoys from Effetto Venturi for the first time.

Saronic has attained a valuation of $1 billion as it develops robotic vessels to extend the reach of U.S. naval and allied fleets.

Seatrec says its technology can allow robots to work in the open ocean indefinitely and without any intervention. 

Elmo Motion Control will show off its Platinum Bassoon servo drive at the Robotics Summit & Expo and other events.

Advanced Navigation recently sent Hydrus to the depths of the Rottnest ship graveyard, located off the coast of Western Australia. 

NASA scientists hope to use EELS to search for signs of life in the ocean beneath the icy crust of Saturn’s Enceladus moon. 

Nauticus has announced a new funding round and change in executives to support a new focus on commercializing its technology.

NVIDIA picks robots that showed special prowess — swimming, diving, gripping, seeing, strolling and flying — through 2023.

The Stevens Institute for Artificial Intelligence’s director shares his perspectives on AI policy, generative AI, and machine learning and legged robots.

A research team led by Cornell University is using an underwater robot, called Icefin, to gain a better understanding of ice shelf crevasses. 

The funded extension allows Nauticus Robotics to continue developing an Aquanaut-derivative in preparation for customer adoption decisions.

During Q2, Nauticus Robotics signed big contracts with Shell and Petrobas, and continued its work with the US DIU.

Nauticus Robotics has been awarded a contract with Petrobras to develop and test its autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) Aquanaut in Brazil.

These systems will combine VideoRay’s remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) with the Sarcos Guardian Sea Class robotic system.

The Nauticus Aquanaut Mark 2 is the a fully autonomous underwater vehicle that extends undersea operations.

A research team led by the University of Bristol is studying fish sensory organs to help then develop sensors for underwater robots.

Running a successful robotics company is never easy. Unfortunately, these companies found out it’s even harder during a pandemic and supply chain crisis.