Tocaro Blue has recently partnered with Furuno USA to accelerate the development of next-generation radar perception technologies for Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) and advanced maritime autonomy systems.
As the maritime sector continues adopting automation and AI-enabled decision-making, radar is becoming an increasingly important source of data for machine learning and situational awareness. The collaboration brings together Tocaro Blue’s ProteusCore™ radar perception software with Furuno’s established marine radar technology to provide dependable, machine-readable data for modern autonomy systems.
ProteusCore™ is engineered to process radar returns with the accuracy and consistency needed for autonomous vessel operations. Combined with Furuno’s high-quality radar data, Tocaro Blue’s AI-driven software helps improve object recognition and situational awareness for both crewed and uncrewed maritime applications.
John Minor, CEO of Tocaro Blue, commented, “Furuno’s exceptional radar data is what modern perception systems need. When coupled with the AI/ML processing in ProteusCore™, radar returns are transformed into accurate classification and tracking data. This sensor and software combination delivers performance autonomy stacks that can be relied on in demanding conditions.”
Furuno’s radar sensors deliver strong target separation, flexible setup options, and minimal preprocessing requirements, producing clean data that supports advanced perception capabilities. These qualities help Tocaro Blue’s software maintain reliable autofocus adjustments while improving machine-learning-based detection and classification performance in challenging marine environments.
Matt Wood, National Sales Manager for Furuno USA, added, “Radar is no longer just a display for operators; it’s a core sensor for intelligent systems. We’re proud to support innovators like Tocaro Blue who are building the future of maritime autonomy using trusted, real-world sensor technology.”
Furuno offers a broad radar portfolio ranging from compact systems for smaller vessels to advanced X-band and S-band solutions for larger ships, enabling scalability across a variety of maritime use cases. The systems are designed for reliable operation in demanding real-world conditions.
The collaboration highlights Tocaro Blue’s ongoing focus on advancing intelligent perception technologies that support the future of AI-driven maritime autonomy.
