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

AI-Supported USV Autopilot Launched

Robosys has launched the AI-supported USV Autopilot at Oceanology 2024, able to convert USVs into fully autonomous craft while seamlessly integrating with Voyager AI Survey

Mar 14, 2024
New Transoceanic USV Unveiled by Exail

Exail has introduced the DriX O-16 a new transoceanic uncrewed surface vessel designed for long-duration operations and with multi-robot deployment capabilities to enable full ocean depth scientific survey

Mar 13, 2024
Autopilot Solution for Floating Solar Photovoltaic System

Dynautics has worked with Noria Energy to customise an existing autopilot and control solution for an autonomous positioning system prototype on a floating solar array with eight thrusters

Mar 13, 2024
Aluminum Surveyor USV Completed at Austal USA

Saildrone’s first aluminum Surveyor USV has been launched, carrying the latest multibeam sonar equipment for seafloor mapping to depths of 11,000 meters (36,000 feet)

Mar 12, 2024
Introducing Ocean Science & Technology: A Pioneering Online Platform Transforming Collaboration in Marine Science

Ocean Science & Technology is a revolutionary online platform designed to increase the discoverability of technological advancements within marine science

Mar 11, 2024
Fully Autonomous AI Fleet for Charter to be Launched

The Oceanus12 unmanned surface vessel (USV), from Marine AI and MSubs, is a fully autonomous turnkey package with a twin-electric drive for optimum redundancy and a hybrid powertrain, and is coupled with Marine AI's GuardianAI autonomy software stack

Mar 11, 2024
Scientific Echo Sounder to be Integrated with Autonomous Underwater Glider

Kongsberg’s EK80 WBT mini scientific echo sounder will be a formal sensor offering on the Slocum G3 glider by Teledyne Marine, enabling long-term acoustic data gathering throughout the water column of a specified area

Mar 11, 2024
Teledyne Marine Releases Vertical Detection Mode for Sonars

The VDM upgrade for SeaBat T-Series sonars delivers exceptional accuracy and improves data quality in environments challenged by multipath interference from structures like sheet pilings

Mar 01, 2024
Hydrogen-Powered USV to Integrate Robosys Voyager AI Systems

Robosys’ Voyager AI is a maritime artificial intelligence software, which delivers autonomous navigation and remote control for USV control systems at various levels of autonomy

Feb 23, 2024
South Hampshire College Group Acquires Robosys AI-Powered Digital Training Vessel

The new Digital Training Vessel (DTV), powered by Robosys Automation's Voyager AI, will enable students to learn on a real-life, compact uncrewed surface vessel (USV) to support marine engineering, marine electronics, software and digital skills

Feb 21, 2024
Silicon Sensing to Attend Oceanology International

At the trade show, the company will celebrate 25 years and launch its new mission of redefining MEMS inertial after a rise in demand for its rugged, high performance inertial sensing technologies

Feb 14, 2024
Strategic Partnership Formed to Propel Maritime Technology Advancements

Ocean Aero’s Triton provides a tangible & dynamic hardware-software solution to many maritime concerns in Saudi Arabia, including defense, offshore oil and gas, and the environment

Feb 12, 2024
SailBuoy USVs to Use NBOSI CT Sensors

NBOSI’s sensors cater to autonomous underwater and surface ocean vehicles, measuring ocean parameters, tracking oil spills, and acting as a communication relay for subsea instrumentation

Feb 09, 2024
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

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

Feb 09, 2024
Partnership for Electric Propulsion USV Conversion at World Defence Show 2024

Ongoing conflicts and threats in parts of the world have influenced the demand for USVs with the global market for unmanned surface vessels (USVs) witnessing substantial growth

Feb 08, 2024
ROV Capabilities Enhanced by Rovins Nano INS

Sapura has acquired eight Exail Rovins Nano Inertial Navigation Systems to significantly enhance the company’s ROV capabilities in the offshore installation of subsea equipment

Feb 05, 2024
Fugro USV Receives UK Coastguard Approval

The latest addition to Fugro’s Blue Essence® uncrewed surface vessel fleet has received the highest level of UK coastguard approval for autonomous vessels

Feb 05, 2024
TEKEVER Deploys Lifeboat from AR5 Drone

Onboard sensors detect vessels or humans on the water, and AI calculates the optimal time to release the lifeboat close to the vessel or person in distress without human intervention

Feb 02, 2024
Aurora’s X-Plane Progresses Through Preliminary DARPA Testing

The vehicle will demonstrate heavy-air-lift capabilities from the sea and operate efficiently in ground effect at high sea states, using low-cost manufacturing and unique design features

Jan 26, 2024
Customised Control System for Surface-Submersible Craft Developed

Dynautics has developed a customised vessel control system for the VICTA surface-submersible assault craft by Subsea Craft

Jan 25, 2024
Latest Overlord USV for Autonomous Operations Launched

Vanguard, launched from Austal USA's shipyard in Alabama, is the first unmanned surface vessel (USV) for the U.S. Navy purpose-built for autonomous operations from the keel-up

Jan 15, 2024
Updates to the OceanPack Rack System Introduced

SubCTech has released user-friendly modifications to the autonomous measuring system, the OceanPack™ 19” rack

Jan 15, 2024
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

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

Jan 13, 2024
Autonomy Solutions for USVs & Maritime Vessels

Robosys Automation’s products use state-of-the-art AI and machine learning to provide any motorised vessel with scalable levels of autonomy up to full IMO degree 4

Jan 09, 2024
Plettenberg Releases the NOVA Maritime Series

Developer and manufacturer of tailored propulsion solutions for the maritime industry Plettenberg has released the NOVA Maritime Series of inrunner BLDC motors

Jan 08, 2024
Landing Zones and Airbus Defence & Space Sign Cooperation Agreement

The agreement includes the Do-DT45neo, a next-gen high-speed aerial target for land, naval and air force markets, featuring aerodynamic improvements and new engines

Jan 03, 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.