Kraken Robotics, a leader in underwater sensing technology, has received new orders for its Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) solutions, with contracts exceeding $3 million.
According to Kraken, these orders underscore the growing reliance on sophisticated sonar systems to enhance the capabilities of uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) across multiple continents, including Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America.
As unmanned maritime systems expand their roles in research, defense, and commercial applications, Kraken’s SAS technology is said to be increasingly recognized as a vital enabler for precise underwater imaging and mapping.
Among the new clients is the University of Southern Mississippi’s Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise. The center plans to equip a diverse fleet of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) with Kraken SAS to advance their research, development, testing, and evaluation programs.
Greg Reid, President and CEO of Kraken Robotics, said, “We continue to see high demand for our synthetic aperture sonar on uncrewed systems, especially for small-class UUVs. Kraken SAS enables clients to significantly increase the capabilities of their uncrewed platforms, providing a larger swath with consistent high resolution, enabling missions to be completed faster and more accurately.”
Kraken’s Synthetic Aperture Sonar stands out by combining high-resolution imaging with detailed bathymetric mapping in a single, integrated system. Operators can select between 3cm x 3cm or 2cm x 2cm resolution processing options, with operational ranges extending up to 200 meters per side. Its modular and adaptable architecture supports seamless integration on small to large diameter UUVs, rated for deployment at depths ranging from 300 to 6,000 meters. This flexibility ensures Kraken SAS meets the diverse mission requirements of modern unmanned underwater platforms.
