SmartOceanTech provides integrated underwater acoustic communication, high‑precision positioning, and sensor networking solutions that create both centralized “underwater Wi‑Fi” and decentralized ad‑hoc mesh networks for subsea assets. Its modular transceivers and USBL‑based locators enable low‑latency data exchange and centimeter‑level navigation across AUVs, sensor buoys, and offshore platforms, supporting real‑time monitoring, 3‑D ocean observatories, and automated infrastructure inspection.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Underwater operations such as scientific research, resource exploration, security monitoring, and offshore oil‑gas maintenance require reliable, real‑time communication, positioning, and sensing among multiple submerged assets, but conventional wired links or low‑bandwidth acoustic systems are bulky, costly, and limited in range, preventing coordinated, large‑scale missions.
Solution
SmartOceanTech delivers an integrated suite of underwater acoustic communication, high‑precision positioning, and sensor networks that enable both centralized “underwater Wi‑Fi” and decentralized ad‑hoc mesh topologies. Its modular transceivers and USBL/USBL‑based locators can be embedded in AUVs, gliders, sensor buoys, and subsea platforms, providing secure, low‑latency data exchange and centimeter‑level navigation. The system supports seamless data fusion, remote monitoring, and visualization through a cloud‑enabled “air‑space‑sea‑land” network, allowing operators to coordinate large fleets, conduct 3‑D ocean observatories, and perform automated inspection of offshore infrastructure.
Target Audience
Primary customers are marine research institutions, offshore oil‑gas operators, naval and security agencies, and commercial developers of underwater robotics and sensor networks requiring coordinated subsea communication and positioning.
Features
- Advanced acoustic modulation and international‑level networking protocols for multi‑hop, high‑throughput underwater communication
- Scalable positioning solutions (12K, 24K high‑precision USBL/USBL systems) delivering sub‑meter accuracy over mid‑ to long‑range distances
- Integrated acoustic release mechanisms and water‑quality sensors for autonomous environmental monitoring
- Hybrid wired/wireless subsea observatory nodes enabling 3‑D “air‑space‑sea” data collection and real‑time visualization
- Modular, plug‑and‑play hardware compatible with AUVs, gliders, ROVs, and surface vessels, supporting both consumer‑grade and industrial‑grade deployments