HonuWorx Takes Delivery of its First ROV
of compact inspection class vehicles which can be outfitted with a wide variety of tools and sensors that previously could only be fitted to large electro-hydraulic ROVs. HonuWorx has additionally developed a cloud-control architecture that enables the VALOR vehicle to be controlled 'over the horizon' in a similar way to airborne drones.The underwater robotics pioneer has previously validated the Loggerhead technology with a full-scale prototype trial offshore in Canada, deploying an ROV from an autonomous submersible mothership platform and controlling the system from shore in what is believed
Robosys Automation Unveils Autonomous Trial Boat
; VOYAGER AI software, making "Pioneer" SeaPro’s first fully autonomous boat.Berthed in Rhode Island, US, “Pioneer” will not only be used by the teams at Robosys’ new U.S. office but also will be operated over its sites for various trials and testing activities over-the-horizon by its UK, Canadian, and Indian offices.VOYAGER AI is unique in that in addition to fitting to newbuilds, it can also be retrofitted to any motorized vessel from 2-320 meters. VOYAGER AI is fully agnostic, integrating with third party steering, drive, and motor control systems.In addition, Robosys
CSIRO Science Ship Takes Students on Tasmanian Circumnavigation
theory is put into practice and where concepts sink in because students can observe the ecosystem with their own eyes," Dr van der Merwe said."They can feel cold wind on their face and relate that to sea surface temperature data streaming into the ship, or experience the sun rise over the horizon and watch photosynthetically active radiation sensors detect that."Being at sea is where it all makes sense for marine science students."The voyage will immerse students in the full suite of marine science operations, from atmospheric and oceanographic studies to surveys of deep-sea ecosystems
British Firm Launches Fully-Autonomous Oceanus12 USV
non-profit Promare, and sister marine software company MarineAI.Following the launch of the first vessel in the Oceanus12 series, the company is preparing to complete the second vessel in late March, along with vessels three and four shortly after.The Oceanus12, designed for long distance over-the-horizon operations, has also been designed to be mission agnostic, allowing a wide range of potential applications, from surveys and monitoring of critical assets to safety, geophysical surveys, border control, fisheries, defense and more.Since the ‘charter’ business model was first announced
Kystdesign to Deliver Advanced ROV to Dutch NIOZ
for interfacing external equipment such as tooling, survey sensors, and cameras.The Supporter 6000 also accommodates 24 hydraulic functions, all proportionally controlled. The ROV control system is prepared for a variety of auto functions like AutoPOS and AutoTRACK capabilities, in addition to over-the-horizon control from a Remote Operation Center (ROC) onshore.The ROV will be assigned a role aboard the RV Anna Weber-van Bosse, the future flagship of the Dutch research fleet.“We currently don’t have anything like it available for the Dutch scientific community. The robot is equipped to take
SeaTrac USV Completes GoM Data Harvesting Project
; said Aidan Thorn, Business Development Manager for Marine Robotics, Sonardyne.The Sonardyne ADCP and CPIES sensors remain on the seafloor and continue to collect long-term LCS data. Through the summer of 2025, SeaTrac will harvest several additional sets of data, which will be transmitted over the horizon in real time via satellite connection from offshore staging points
USV Hypoxia Mapping Capabilities Verified by Manned Vehicle
, SeaTrac sought to prove the effectiveness of an uncrewed system in gathering real-time data in these waters, while also reducing the manpower and resources used in traditional data collection methods.Operational goals included testing and demonstrating sampling procedures for remote, 24/7, over-the-horizon operation of the USV and winch.During the project which ran for 14 days in December 2023, personnel based in SeaTrac’s Marblehead, Mass., operation center remotely piloted the SP-48.Throughout its time at sea, the USV relayed collected data from the sonde and other sensors over available cellular
Portugal Ushers in Floating Wind Era
and growing geopolitical challenges,” said Dr Alves. “Recognizing this potential, the European Union has positioned offshore wind as a cornerstone of its energy transition strategy. Initiatives such as the European Green Deal, the Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy, and funding programs like Horizon Europe have been crucial in fostering research, innovation, and infrastructure development. These actions highlight the EU’s firm commitment to reshaping our energy landscape and achieving a sustainable future.“As promising as this vision is, it presents significant challenges,&rdquo
Using Ocean Robots to Dive into Offshore Wind Farm Wake Effects
When gazing out to sea from the shoreline from many parts of the UK today you’re increasingly likely to see offshore wind turbines gently turning on the horizon.These giant structures are supplying an increasing amount of the UK’s electricity mix (<20%), but they could also be mixing up how marine systems function, including the very basis of the oceanic food chain.To find out if they are, ocean robots (known as gliders) have been quietly patrolling an area of the North Sea, downwind of a major wind farm, off Scotland’s east coast.Their task is to gather vast amounts of data
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