AMC Search, a commercial division of the Australian Maritime College, has collaborated with Greenroom Robotics to develop Whiskers, an extensible Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Payload and Control Module.
Pursuing the innovation of marine technology, the partnership to develop Whiskers focuses on the importance of adaptability and quick response, particularly when offering remote technical assistance.
Greenroom Robotics, producers of cutting-edge software solutions for intricate maritime challenges, were selected to conduct the software development for the Whiskers system and handle the integration and operation of various components. The company say that the on-water testing phase stood as a testament to the software’s resilience under real-world conditions, delivering faultless performance.
The alliance comes after AMC Search secured a considerable $2.07 million investment from the Defence Innovation Hub to develop advanced sensor technologies for AUVs, with Greenroom Robotics sharing a mutual ambition to push maritime autonomy to new heights.
Having gained valuable insights from its growing bond with AMC Search, Greenroom Robotics say that the collaboration signifies a pivotal moment in its journey towards a promising horizon and developing a sovereign capability in maritime autonomy.
Greenroom Robotics assert that it is committed to advancing maritime technology, and that the success of the venture with AMC Search illustrates the potential outcomes when industry leaders collaborate. The company will continue to build partnerships in the field of advancing maritime autonomy, growing closer to achieving a future with safer and cleaner oceans.
AMC Search commented; “At AMC Search, we had the privilege of collaborating with Greenroom Robotics to develop Whiskers, our extensible AUV Payload and Control Module. Our focus was on hardware development, operations and testing, while Greenroom Robotics specialized in software development for the system. Their expertise and dedication were instrumental in bringing our project to fruition.
“Greenroom Robotics provided exceptional remote technical support through the development of the technology, as well as exceptional remote support whilst we carried out on-water testing. Their responsive and professional approach made all the difference, ensuring that our Whiskers module operated seamlessly. We look forward to collaborating with Greenroom Robotics in the future to advance maritime autonomy solutions.”
