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

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
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

Here’s our round-up of the five most read articles on UnmannedSystemsTechnology.com this week

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
Jan De Nul Selects SBG’s MRU for Marine Operations

Jan De Nul integrated SBG Systems' Navsight-Apogee into its survey vessel for bathymetric applications for reliable data in harsh conditions and enhanced positioning

Jun 10, 2024
SatLab Launches New Survey USV

SatLab’s new HydroBoat 1500 USV is a surveying vessel that offers impressive autonomous operation capabilities and reliability for maximized versatility, power, and surveying potential

Jun 04, 2024
High-Precision Oceanographic & Hydrographic Instruments for UUVs & ROVs

Valeport's product portfolio is ideal for environmental monitoring, water survey, offshore energy, construction and engineering, scientific research and more

Jun 03, 2024
Cube Autopilot Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary

CubePilot Ecosystem set to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Cube - an advanced open-source autopilot for drones and robotics

May 29, 2024
Autonomous Collision Avoidance Software for Maritime Vessels

The GAMA software from Greenroom Robotics is an advanced autonomous control system for maritime vessels, providing collision avoidance, situational analysis, and a 360-degree view of the marine environment

May 28, 2024
‘Bonded’ Network Service for Maritime Communications Launched

Viasat’s Inmarsat has launched NexusWave, a network service for maritime communications, integrating multiple high-speed networks in real time for fast, always-on connectivity

May 23, 2024
Hull Cleaning Robot Declared Safe for Silicone Coatings

Greensea IQ’s EverClean, the subscription-based autonomous in-water hull cleaning robot, has been confirmed by Chugoku Marine Paints to not damage silicone hull coatings

May 17, 2024
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

Here’s our round-up of the five most read articles on UnmannedSystemsTechnology.com this week

May 17, 2024
Partnership Formed to Advance Maritime Robotics Understanding

Greenroom Robotics and Bureau Veritas’ new MoU aims to promote the understanding of maritime robotics, autonomous navigation, situational awareness, and operations management

May 15, 2024
New Educational Digital Training Vessel Launched

Robosys has provided the vessel control systems for a Digital Training Vessel, acquired by SHCG to support learning across new maritime skills, addressing the sector’s skills shortage

May 14, 2024
Research USV Delivered to Hong Kong University

OceanAlpha's delivery of the L12E unmanned surface vessel (USV), named "The Clear Water Bay", to Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) supports the institute's technology R&D efforts

May 13, 2024
Advancing Unmanned Systems Through Strategic Collaboration UST works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive unmanned systems capabilities forward.