Nelson Mills
CEO
Vatn Systems
Vatn Systems develops affordable autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) that operate in cooperative swarms, utilizing advanced navigation software for effective performance in GPS-denied environments. These AUVs enable rapid deployment and execution of complex underwater missions while minimizing hardware costs through a modular design tailored to specific operational requirements.
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Defense Tech
- Hardware
Updated 23 months ago
Funding
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Problem
Many underwater missions require extensive human involvement, are costly, and can be dangerous. Traditional autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) often lack the sophisticated navigation and cooperative capabilities needed for complex tasks in challenging, GPS-denied environments.
Solution
Vatn Systems develops affordable, modular AUVs designed to operate in cooperative swarms, enabling rapid deployment and execution of complex underwater missions. The core innovation lies in advanced navigation software that maintains effectiveness even in GPS, vision, and communication-compromised environments. This software, combined with a modular hardware design, allows the AUVs to be tailored to specific mission requirements, optimizing cost and performance. The AUVs can be deployed from various platforms, including by hand, air, or surface vessels. By synchronizing in time and space, the AUVs collaboratively accomplish tasks, opening up new possibilities for underwater exploration and operations.
Target Audience
The primary customers are organizations involved in underwater exploration, research, and operations, including those in the defense, scientific, and commercial sectors.
Features
- Advanced navigation software effective in GPS, vision, and comms-compromised environments
- Cooperative swarming capabilities enabling synchronized task completion
- Modular design allowing for customization based on mission requirements
- Flexible deployment options from hand, air, or surface vessels
- Sensor and data fusion techniques to reduce error in inertial navigation systems
- Low bandwidth communication between vehicles for stealthy operation