Silicon Sensing, Kongsberg Discovery Join Forces to Develop Gyro Technology
, June 2, during EXPO in Osaka, Japan. The purpose is to bring the companies together to co-develop next-generation inertial technology.Gyro sensors measure changes in rotation angle over time, enabling detection of direction, angle, and vibration. They are used in smartphones, game consoles, car navigation systems, industrial equipment, and devices requiring vibration detection, camera shake correction, and attitude control.This agreement will merge the engineering skills of both companies to speed the evolution of products within each company. Kongsberg will use developments to enhance their next generation
SeaRenergy, Tethys Robotics Partner on Subsea Inspection Services
;will partner to integrate the Tethys ONE system into SeaRenergy's offshore service portfolio, enhancing the efficiency and quality of subsea inspections.The Tethys ONE is an underwater robot designed for automated subsea inspections with maximum flexibility. Equipped with advanced navigation systems as well as acoustic and contact-based data collection sensors, it enables high-quality inspections even in challenging underwater conditions. Its ease of deployment and adaptability make it a valuable addition to SeaRenergy's portfolio of offshore services.SeaRenergy will now offer offshore
Satellite data from Ship Captures Landslide-Generated Tsunami
.“Landslides into water can produce a tsunami, and some of them can be quite large and destructive,” said CIRES Fellow Anne Sheehan, a professor of Geological Sciences at CU Boulder and co-author of the study. “Scientists have captured larger, earthquake-induced tsunamis using ship navigation systems. Our team had equipment in the right place at the right time to show this method also works for landslide-generated tsunamis.”On May 8, 2022, a landslide near the port city of Seward, Alaska, sent debris tumbling into Resurrection Bay, creating a series of small tsunami waves. The R/V
Quantum Sensing Beats GPS-Denied Navigational Challenges
for the commercial shipping industry, as it has occurred in many locations, including the Port of Shanghai and the South China Sea,” says Michael J. Biercuk, CEO and Founder of Q-CTRL.Additionally, the adoption of autonomous systems and vessels is hampered by the unreliability of GPS.Standard navigation systems rely on GPS, with mission-critical systems using the dead reckoning provided by inertial navigation systems as a back-up. However traditional inertial navigation systems using gyros and accelerometers need on-site calibration and are prone to drift over time unless they can correct from beacons
IQUA Robotics: SPARUS II AUV Tackles Multimodal Mapping for Exploration and Inspection
Micro and small-sized AUVs can integrate a wide range of sensors and navigation systems, making them ideal for applications in littoral waters with to their ease of deployment and operation. However, effectively exploring, locating, and mapping survey targets often requires combining multiple sensing techniques. Additionally, close-range, high-resolution inspection—traditionally performed by a secondary vehicle like an ROV—is highly desirable.The difficulties of conducting and repeating sea campaigns, coupled with technological advancements, have driven the development of AUVs with multimoda
Greensea IQ Marks Record Breaking Year with 57% Revenue Increase
from 2023.The achievement was driven by the continued adoption of Greensea’s robot autonomy platform for defense applications and within the commercial sectors.Also, the widespread adoption of the company’s Bayonet Autonomous Underwater Ground Vehicles (AUGVs) and IQNS intelligent navigation systems, as well as the successful securing of key contracts with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and foreign militaries, were key factors.Among the most significant milestones of 2024, Greensea IQ was awarded major contracts with the U.S. Navy and NAVSEA, including multi-million-dollar agreements
Oceaneering Orders 100 Exail's Octans 9 Systems to Bolster Offshore Ops
features. These include an export-free status, a compact design, enhanced durability, reduced power consumption, in-motion alignment capabilities, and integrated advanced GNSS sensors.“At Oceaneering, we understand the critical importance of best-in-class, dependable and high-performance navigation systems in the offshore industry.“The initial acquisition of 100 Octans 9 AHRS units from Exail highlights our commitment to delivering cutting-edge, efficient solutions. These advanced systems will redefine our offshore operations, setting new industry standards for accuracy and reliability
The Quantum Economy
.“For us, the potential of quantum sensing in GPS-denied navigation is particularly exciting, as this has always been a fundamental challenge for underwater vehicles, which, by definition, operate without access to GPS. Most navigational sensors we currently rely on are prone to drift, meaning navigation systems require external support or frequent surfacing to acquire GPS fixes, especially during science missions that demand high navigational accuracy. The promising aspect of quantum sensing lies in its ability to deliver high precision without the issue of drift.”It will likely take several
Technology Time - Newfoundland & Labrador Style
consume domestically, but what can be exported to customers across the globe, to leverage and sustain our oceans.”NavSim’s ARGUS Portable Pilot Unit (PPU) software system.© NavSim Technology Inc.NavSim Technology is an electronics company that offers an advanced suite of portable navigation systems and services to marine piloting and other specialized commercial and government clients. NavSim is focused on the future as the industry moves towards integration into cloud, quasi-cloud, and network-based interconnectivity, said James E. Locke, vice president of marketing and finance. Locke
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