Blue Ocean Seismic Services' Robots Pass "Crucial" Tests in Loch Linne
remote offshore operations, Blue Ocean Seismic Services said.The extensive dataset acquired during the trials, as well as the data from a series of successful trials held in both Loch Ness late last year and Perth, Australia earlier this year, will allow engineers to further refine the vehicle and control software and move towards the scale up to commercial operations, targeted for Q4 2024.Disrupting offshore seismicBlue Ocean Seismic Services says its technology is disrupting the offshore seismic sector to become cheaper, faster, safer, and much less carbon intensive. "The use of autonomous
Nauticus Robotics' Robotic AI Mine-Detection Project Passes First Phase at Defense Innovation Unit
data collection and intervention services for the ocean economies, said.Nauticus said that its novel implementation included a robot capable of not only swimming, but also crawling out of the surf and onto the beach. "The solution utilizes the company’s autonomous command and control software platform, ToolKITT, and combines several mature technologies such as machine vision, autonomous mission planning, and acoustic data networking onto an amphibious robotic vehicle hull that can collect intelligence and identify potential hazards. ToolKITT, which also serves as the foundation of
Armach's Hull Service Robot Excels in Over-the-horizon Operation Trials
point at the pier, and make a controlled approach to the side of the ship. Once there, it was able to attach itself successfully, and travel along the ship's side, performing a short test cleaning protocol.“Peyres adds: "We continue to leverage Greensea's OPENSEA open architecture control software, fused with Armach’s On-Hull navigation solution from the HSR's [Hull Service Robot's] myriad sensors, providing rock-solid vehicle control. "We also knew that Greensea’s Safe C2, a distance operation solution also part of the OPENSEA suite, had already proved that
SeaTrac Solar-powered USV Completes 800nm Offshore Loop in GOM
surveys for the sea state conditions encountered during the mission,” says Jill Storie, EddyWatch and SurveyWatch Program Manager at Woods Hole Group.The mission was run from the SeaTrac remote operations center in Marblehead, MA where the piloting team leveraged SeaTrac’s custom control software and the onboard systems for enhanced situational awareness. Four onboard cameras provided 360 degree viewing around the USV, while an AIS transceiver enabled the USV to broadcast its position and detect other vessels in the area. Real time USV health and status information were available to
Nauticus Robotics Wins Contract with U.S. DIU for Autonomous Amphibious Robot
developer of autonomous ocean robots and associated services, said Wednesday it had secured a second multi-million dollar contract with the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (“DIU”) for the development of an amphibious unmanned system also utilizing the company’s autonomous command and control software platform, ToolKITT. This development follows Nauticus’ previous DIU award announcement on February 15, 2022, where ToolKITT is being utilized aboard the U.S. Navy’s Defender Mission Specialist remotely operated vehicle systems to advance the subsea vehicle with more autonomous
Oceaneering's Hybrid AUV/ROV Achieves TRL 6 For Pipeline Inspection
that it can carry out low altitude inspection and survey on pipelines of different diameters,Oceaneering said. The vehicle can track pipelines at between 3-5m altitude from the seabed providing high-resolution survey data and at 8m altitude for reconnaissance and seabed mapping. Freedom’s control software includes specific behaviors to locate and maximize data acquisition value for burial, crossing and freespan events, the firm added.To ensure the safety of the vehicle and customer assets, Freedom includes a sophisticated level of obstacle detection, autonomous obstacle avoidance, and general
US Navy, Coast Guard Evaluate Use of Underwater Threat Detection System
with radar and forward-looking infrared cameras to track surface and airborne targets — all in an expeditionary system.Argus is composed of field-tested components (sensors, effectors, etc.) that can be tailored to fit specific missions. Its government-developed and owned Crossfire command and control software integrates sensor data into one common operating picture, providing multi-domain situational awareness and critical input to the deter/defeat technologies.Division Newport’s Ranges, Engineering and Analysis Department, is home to the Argus team of engineers, scientists and researchers
ROV Pilots to Work from Home?
the way? Ultimately, nothing! The interface will identify a drop and command the ROV into a station keep routine until connection is reestablished or control is taken locally to continue operations or recover the vehicle. There are a number recognized companies offering aftermarket ROV steering or control software packages for multiple systems (not to mention the availability of a completely free and open source solution!), integrating a DVL or other modern sensors into an older vehicle and gaining this ability is no longer a costly trip back to the OEM for modification or even replacement.Can ROV pilots
Greensea Inks Deal with Ocean Infinity
Greensea signed a contract with Ocean Infinity to collaborate and develop the Armada Dynamic Payloads Control software suite on OPENSEA. “Greensea is excited to collaborate with Ocean Infinity on this pioneering technology,” said Ben Kinnaman, Greensea CEO. “Their plan is the most radical shakeup to the way work has been done on and under the sea since ROVs were developed. This type of paradigm shift can only happen when barriers are removed and multiple companies can collaborate. That’s what an open architecture platform, like OPENSEA, does. It removes barriers and
February 2024
