Greensea IQ has announced the first production release of its Bayonet Underwater Controller, a multi-platform interface designed specifically for divers operating robotic systems from submerged and constrained environments.
The system adapts the standard Greensea user interface, currently utilized across thousands of maritime platforms, into a specialized underwater housing. This human-machine interface is engineered to meet the ergonomic requirements and physical constraints of military divers. Built on an open architecture framework, the controller allows for the command and control of various unmanned systems while the operator remains underwater.
The technology has already seen deployment with the U.S. Navy and international partners for the operation of the Mission Specialist Defender ROV, manufactured by AeroVironment company VideoRay. Additionally, the interface is being used to operate the Bayonet Autonomous Underwater Ground Vehicle (AUGV) platform.
Unlike traditional topside control solutions, this system is rated for depths of 40 meters and provides up to six hours of runtime. The hardware features 30 programmable push buttons and two precision joysticks, allowing for mission-specific customization. A supporting submersible hub, rated to 45 meters, houses an Intel i7 processor and a removable 1TB hard drive to manage secure data handling and advanced mission processing.
The controller is typically deployed with the EOD Edge software framework, a command and control suite that enables the supervision of autonomous systems. This software provides modular expansion for over-the-horizon operations, manipulator control, obstacle avoidance, and automatic target recognition. Furthermore, the system is robot-agnostic and provides workflow support for TAK systems, increasing its scalability across different defense and commercial sectors.
Ben Kinnaman, CEO of Greensea IQ, commented, “We are excited to provide the Bayonet Underwater Controller to a growing mission requirement. I founded Greensea to make ocean robots easier to use so that they can provide safety and scale. This product completely exemplifies that. It provides our autonomy and robot command and control system in an interface that can be used underwater. This gives the warfighter another tool to increase our persistence, reach, and impact in the ocean.”
Dennis Doan, Product Manager for EOD Technologies at Greensea IQ, stated, “What makes this system different is how tightly it integrates with our existing autonomy, navigation, and mission software. We’re not just developing another controller, we’re extending a proven ecosystem into submerged operations, giving operators a consistent, trusted interface no matter where the mission takes them.”
Greensea IQ focuses on advanced subsea robotics and autonomy, developing intelligent ocean solutions intended to extend human capability underwater. This latest development aims to provide operators with a consistent interface for deep, contested environments, ensuring mission efficiency and safety at scale.
