MTR100: Hydroid
Hydroid, Inc. – a part of Kongsberg Maritime’s autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) group since its acquisition by Norwegian technology conglomerate Kongsberg Gruppen in 2008 – is a manufacturer of AUVs, including its signature REMUS vehicles. Hydroid founder Christopher von Alt’s knowledge of the intricate technology has been integral to the products’ development and widespread adoption. After years of fabricating and developing the REMUS vehicle at WHOI, in 2001 von Alt co-founded Hydroid, creating an independent company to commercially manufacture, support and further
MTR100: Hydroid Inc.
a testing tank and pressurized water chamber. The tanks are used for ballasting vehicles and ensuring that the systems are ready for at-sea testing. Hydroid also utilizes two boats for testing. The larger boat is equipped with a launch system. No. of Employees: 148 Part of Kongsberg Maritime’s AUV Group, Hydroid is the world’s most trusted manufacturer of advanced Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs). REMUS AUVs provide innovative and reliable full-picture systems for the marine research, defense, hydrographic and commercial offshore/energy markets. REMUS vehicles are the most advanced
MTR 100: Hydroid
Part of Kongsberg Maritime’s AUV Group, Hydroid is a trusted manufacturer of advanced Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs). REMUS AUVs provide innovative and reliable full-picture systems for the marine research, defense, hydrographic and commercial offshore/energy markets. REMUS vehicles are advanced, diversified and field-proven; combat-proven in continuous operation with the U.S. Navy. The Company Historically, the sheer magnitude of the ocean has made comprehensive exploration unfeasible. Hydroid is changing that with its full-picture REMUS AUVs. These unmanned underwater robots offer
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MTR100 '13 Hydroid, Inc., a Kongsberg Maritime Company
Sales & Marketing: Graham Lester Engineering Director: Robert Brown Number of Employees: 108 Facility: New 40,000 sq. ft state of the art facility underway - scheduled for completion - Spring 2014 Part of Kongsberg Maritime’s AUV Group, Hydroid is a manufacturer of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs). REMUS AUVs provide innovative and reliable full-picture systems for the marine research, defense, hydrographic and commercial offshore/energy markets. The Company Historically, the sheer magnitude of the ocean has made comprehensi
Hydroid Welcomes Latest Kongsberg AUV
Vehichles (AUVs), announced its participation in the launch of the Seaglider AUV at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Unmanned Systems Conference. Manufactured by Hydroid’s parent company, Kongsberg Maritime, Seaglider complements the existing line of Kongsberg AUV Group products by offering a low-cost, long-deployment vehicle for continuous collection of oceanographic data. Christopher von Alt, president and co-founder of Hydroid, said, “This new addition to the AUV Group product line will allow us to serve an even wider range of customer needs. Unlike
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