Marine Unmanned Surface Systems (USV) News

The latest ASV / USV news for Autonomous and Unmanned Surface Vehicles. Articles on commercial and naval USV, military ASV, uncrewed surface vessels, product launches and technological advances in USV design and manufacture

Tow Camera System Upgraded for Subsea Surveys & Research

The hardware and software upgrades made to SubC Imaging’s Tow Camera System aim to improve operational efficiency and meet the demands of underwater surveys and research

Oct 07, 2024
New GNSS Inertial Navigation System Launched

Teledyne Marine’s new GNSS/Inertial Navigation System, the Intrepid, is integrated with the SeaBat T20-ASV processor and comprises a compact IMU and two GNSS antennas

Oct 07, 2024
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Oct 04, 2024
Teledyne Marine Expands Southeast Asia Reach with New Distributor

Teledyne Marine has appointed iOne Resources Inc. as its official distributor in the Philippines, marking a significant milestone in its expansion throughout Southeast Asia

Oct 02, 2024
New AUV-Compatible Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler Unveiled

The new Workhorse Proteus acoustic Doppler current profiler (ADCP) from Teledyne RDI is compatible with AUVs, collecting current and wave data, flow measurements, and other oceanographic parameters

Sep 27, 2024
Airborne Surveillance & Mapping System Set for Royal Thai Navy

Trakka Systems will enhance the Royal Thai Navy's surveillance capabilities through the installation of its TrakkaCam® TC-300-S multispectral camera system and TrakkaMaps® TM-100 mission mapping system on Cessna T337 aircraft

Sep 27, 2024
OceanAlpha Set for Year-Long USV Tour Across the Middle East

OceanAlpha's year-long USV showcase, targeting the offshore energy sector and other maritime industries, will enable attendees to participate in hands-on trials, and engage with the company's technical team

Sep 26, 2024
Entries Now Open for VideoRay Photo Contest

VideoRay has launched its 25th anniversary photo contest, inviting users to share photos and/or videos of their VideoRay missions for a chance to win exclusive prizes

Sep 26, 2024
Alpha Unmanned Systems Joins REPMUS Maritime Robotics Exercise 

Alpha Unmanned Systems will participate in the REPMUS exercise in Portugal, deploying UAVs for mine detection, maritime surveillance, and threat identification

Sep 17, 2024
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Sep 13, 2024
Robosys Announces MATS 2024 Presentation

The Robosys CSO will present in Theme 4 of MATS 2024, Autonomous Platforms: the Next Generation & Supporting Technology, focusing on ANS for COLREGS compliant USVs

Sep 11, 2024
Compact APU Test & Evaluation System Released

Sky Power International is offering the compact SP-180 SRE APU demonstrator mobile APU test and evaluation system, designed to be space-saving, lightweight, and smooth-running

Sep 05, 2024
Heavy-Lift Drones Transport Cargo to Offshore Wind Farm

During a 10-day mission in the North Sea, FlyingBasket’s cargo drones enabled SkyLift to transport 5,460 kg of cargo to Ørsted-owned wind turbines

Aug 30, 2024
Disruptive SWIR & NIR Zoom Lens for Air, Land, & Sea

Peter Kunert, Manager of Sales Europe from MKS Ophir IR Optics, will host a webinar exploring the advantages of SWIR lenses and their pivotal role in air, land, and sea imaging

Aug 29, 2024
Collaboration for Bathymetric Water Surveying

YellowScan’s Navigator bathymetric system has been integrated into Xer Technologies’ drones, creating a vital solution for coastal management, environmental monitoring, and more

Aug 28, 2024
Advanced Radar Software to Enhance Autonomous Research Vessel

Cambridge Pixel is set to provide its SPx Tracking Server application and SPx Fusion Server as part of a radar system upgrade for the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS)

Aug 08, 2024
Ultra Motion Discuss the Latest Servo Actuator Technology for Unmanned & Robotic Systems

USA-based servo actuator manufacturer Ultra Motion talks to UST about Phase Index non-contact position sensing technology and cutting-edge design processes to meet the evolving needs of the unmanned industry

Aug 07, 2024
Vehicle Control: Advancing Adaptive Technology

Aurora Flight Sciences is advancing its FALCON control architecture for Phase 1 of DARPA’s LINC program, aiming to maintain safe operation in unpredictable conditions

Aug 01, 2024
Vessel Monitoring & Control Solution Achieves OneNet Certification

OneNet is the Ethernet-based third-generation NMEA standard for marine data interfacing and networking

Jul 26, 2024
New Navigation & Obstacle Avoidance Sonar Begins Shipments

Created for surface, subsurface, and crewed or uncrewed platforms, the new navigation and obstacle avoidance forward-looking sonar from Wavefront has made its first batch shipment

Jul 19, 2024
Update Provided for New Pioneer-Class USVs

The new Pioneer-class uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) from ACUA Ocean are being built with a hybrid-electric propulsion system, ready to receive either a gaseous hydrogen or a low-emission diesel powertrain

Jul 08, 2024
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Jul 05, 2024
Extra Large UUV for Long-Duration Maritime Operations

The extra large Manta Ray UUV from DARPA and Northrop Grumman aims to advance capabilities with improved efficiency and autonomy, able to act without human supervision

Jun 28, 2024
Partnership to Advance Autonomy in Maritime Robotics

Greenroom Robotics will draw on its maritime autonomy capabilities in a collaboration with SubSea Craft, setting out to develop innovative concepts, products, and technical solutions in the maritime robotics domain

Jun 17, 2024
USVs Being Deployed for Water Quality Monitoring in SW England

Remotely controlled unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) will harvest a range of water quality and eutrophication data within inland waters on weekly deployments from stations in Dartmouth, Falmouth, Plymouth

Jun 12, 2024
Successful Sea Trials for New Transoceanic USV

Exail has completed sea trials for its transoceanic USV, the DriX O-16, which is able to deploy multiple payloads and subsea assets throughout long-endurance operations at sea

Jun 12, 2024
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