Maritime Robotics provides Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) and an Autonomous Navigation System (ANS) for safe and efficient remote maritime operations. Their electric-powered USVs act as versatile sensor platforms for marine mapping, research, and surveillance, enabling autonomous navigation in challenging environments.
Funding
$12M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional maritime operations often require manned vessels, which can be costly, time-consuming, and pose safety risks in hazardous environments. Gathering comprehensive data for tasks like seabed mapping, oceanographic research, and surveillance is also limited by the accessibility and endurance of crewed platforms.
Solution
Maritime Robotics provides Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) and an integrated Autonomous Navigation System (ANS) to enable safe, efficient, and remote maritime operations. Their USVs serve as versatile sensor platforms for diverse applications, from marine mapping and data collection to surveillance and inspection. The ANS allows these vessels to navigate autonomously, reducing the need for constant human oversight and extending operational capabilities into challenging or remote areas. This approach enhances sustainability through reduced emissions and improves safety by minimizing human exposure to risk.
Target Audience
The primary customers are organizations involved in marine science and engineering, defense and security, energy sector operations, and maritime transportation that require advanced autonomous capabilities for data collection, surveillance, and operational efficiency.
Features
- **Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs):** A range of platforms including the Otter, Otter X, Mariner, and Mariner X, designed for various operational environments from sheltered waters to open oceans.
- **Autonomous Navigation System (ANS):** A core technology enabling vessels to navigate autonomously, featuring a Vehicle Control System (VCS) for remote operation and monitoring, the onboard SeaControl system for vessel management, and SeaSight for 360-degree situational awareness.
- **Modular Payload Integration:** USVs are designed to accommodate diverse sensor and equipment payloads, facilitating specialized data acquisition for applications such as sonar, cameras, and oceanographic instruments.
- **Electric Propulsion:** USVs utilize all-electric thrusters powered by interchangeable battery packs, offering extended endurance (up to 20 hours for the Otter) and zero-emission operations.
- **Remote Control and Data Visualization:** The Vehicle Control Station (VCS) provides a user-friendly interface for real-time data visualization, mission planning, and control of vessel operations.
- **Flexible Autonomy Levels:** The ANS supports a spectrum of operational assistance, from "Smart Ships" with enhanced situational awareness to fully autonomous systems capable of independent decision-making and execution.
- **Data-Driven Maritime Operations:** Systems are designed to collect high-resolution data for applications like seabed mapping, environmental monitoring, and threat detection, enabling informed decision-making.