Aqua Satellite provides autonomous underwater vehicles that can travel up to 4 knots and operate for 48 hours at depths of 6,000 m, equipped with multi‑beam sonar and sub‑bottom profilers to produce centimeter‑resolution bathymetric maps. Its AI‑driven navigation and cloud‑based mission control enable remote planning, real‑time telemetry, and adaptive obstacle avoidance, while the company also offers turnkey mapping services and leasing options for research, offshore, and maritime customers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Marine researchers and offshore operators often lack access to autonomous platforms that can quickly traverse large ocean areas, sustain long missions, and collect high‑resolution geophysical data, limiting timely seabed mapping and safe navigation in deep‑water environments.
Solution
Aqua Satellite delivers autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) engineered for high‑speed propulsion, extended endurance, and integrated sensing suites. The vehicles’ embodied intelligence enables adaptive mission planning, obstacle avoidance, and real‑time data processing without constant surface supervision. By combining multi‑beam sonar, sub‑bottom profiling, and environmental sensors, the AUVs generate centimeter‑scale bathymetric maps and comprehensive oceanographic datasets. Users can operate the platforms via a cloud‑based dashboard that supports remote mission upload, live telemetry, and post‑mission analytics. In addition to hardware, Aqua Satellite offers turnkey data‑collection and mapping services to deliver ready‑to‑use geospatial products for scientific and commercial applications.
Target Audience
Primary customers are oceanographic research institutions, offshore oil & gas operators, and maritime agencies that require high‑resolution seabed intelligence for exploration, environmental monitoring, and navigation safety.
Features
- High‑thrust electric thrusters achieving up to 4 knots for rapid area coverage
- Modular lithium‑ion battery pack delivering up to 48 hours of continuous operation at depth
- Integrated multi‑beam echo‑sounder and sub‑bottom profiler for centimeter‑resolution seabed mapping
- AI‑driven navigation stack with real‑time obstacle detection and adaptive waypoint replanning
- Acoustic modem and satellite‑linked buoy for low‑latency telemetry and command uplink
- Pressure‑rated composite hull certified to 6,000 m depth with interchangeable payload bays
- Cloud‑based mission control interface offering drag‑and‑drop planning, live health monitoring, and automated data quality checks
- Flexible commercial model including outright purchase, multi‑year leasing, and on‑demand mapping service contracts