AutomatePro provides rugged outdoor compute and control systems that integrate all essential subsystems for unmanned surface vessels (USVs) into a single high‑performance unit.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Unmanned surface vessels and other outdoor robotic platforms require multiple separate components—computing hardware, sensors, power management, and communications—to operate reliably in harsh, water‑exposed environments. Integrating these subsystems often involves extensive wiring, custom enclosures, and complex software stacks, which increase development time, risk of failure, and maintenance overhead.
Solution
AutomatePro delivers an all‑in‑one outdoor robotics controller that consolidates high‑performance compute, sensor interfaces, power distribution, and rugged communications into a single IP67‑rated unit. Built on ROS 2, the platform provides pre‑configured drivers for RTK GNSS, a 9‑axis IMU, GMSL2 cameras, and extensive digital and analog I/O, enabling rapid sensor integration. The controller supports a range of Jetson Orin modules, AI accelerators, and offers 4G/5G, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, CAN FD, RS485, and 1 GbE connectivity for reliable data links. Integrated power management supplies 12 V 8 A and 5 V 3 A outputs while monitoring voltage and current across all rails, simplifying power budgeting for payloads. Development tools such as a Foxglove Studio extension and an attachable breakout board accelerate prototyping and reduce time‑to‑deployment for research, defence, and surveying missions.
Target Audience
AutomatePro targets engineering teams developing unmanned surface vessels, autonomous underwater or aerial vehicles, and other rugged outdoor robotics for research institutions, defence contractors, and commercial surveying firms.
Features
- Rugged IP67 enclosure with keyed connectors to prevent mis‑wiring in marine environments
- Compute options ranging from Jetson Orin Nano 4 GB to Orin NX 16 GB, supporting on‑board ML and AI workloads
- Integrated 9‑axis IMU, RTK GNSS with heading, and support for up to four GMSL2 camera feeds
- Extensive I/O: 10 digital inputs, 12 configurable digital outputs (up to 5 A), 14 analog inputs, E‑stop, and driver outputs for lights and buzzers
- Wide voltage supply (15.5 V–58 V) with onboard 12 V 8 A and 5 V 3 A power rails and comprehensive current/voltage monitoring
- Multi‑modal connectivity: 5G/4G cellular, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, CAN FD, RS485, 1 GbE Ethernet, and USB 3.1
- Pre‑installed ROS 2 stack with ready‑to‑use drivers and a Foxglove Studio extension for real‑time sensor testing
- Attach‑on development breakout board that transitions seamlessly to a production‑grade harness