Martens en Van Oord Purchases Autonomous Survey Vessel From Demcon unmanned systems
, flexibility, and user-friendliness. Improvements such as increased battery capacity, a renewed design, expanded sensor and payload capabilities, and intelligent integrated features enhance its applicability across different projects. The USV is delivered with the complete Demcon unmanned systems software suite. The final customer-specific engineering for Martens en Van Oord is currently being completed, including the customized moonpool and integration of their own equipment. Construction will start shortly, with delivery planned within the coming months, toward the summer
HII USV Reaches 30% Completion, On Track for 2026 Sea Trials
enables sustained open-ocean autonomy, multi-agent swarming, modular payload integration, and manned-unmanned teaming. ROMULUS platforms will also feature integrated capabilities from Shield AI, Applied Intuition, and C3 AI for enhanced autonomous performance and lifecycle sustainment.The Odyssey software suite’s open-access, government-aligned architecture enables rapid integration of new sensors, payloads and third-party autonomy technologies. It allows industry, government and academia to test and refine capabilities, ensuring ROMULUS evolves in step with emerging naval concepts of operations
USVs Getting Smarter, Faster and More Flexible
launch readiness. Additionally, a tool-free C-Lock quick-mount deck system, universal C-Fit underwater payload interface and C-Caster profiling winch, further simplifies vessel setup.HII unveiled its new AI-enabled ROMULUS family of USVs powered by HII’s Odyssey Autonomous Control System (ACS) software suite. ROMULUS 190, the flagship of the ROMULUS family, is currently under construction. Built on a commercial-standard hull, it is engineered for rapid, repeatable production and immediate mission readiness. Designed for speeds exceeding 25 knots, the 190-foot vessel is capable of a minimum range
Metron, Cellula Robotics Complete Multi-Mission Open-Water UUV Demonstration
Guardian UUV demonstration showcased port/dockside launch, hydrogen fuel-cell refueling, and an autonomous mission that included recovery—empowering complex, long-duration missions without human intervention.Fast Integration Timelines – The latest version of Metron’s ANCC software suite was successfully integrated, tested, and demonstrated on the Guardian UUV within three weeks, leveraging Cellula’s established backseat mission interface, allowing clients a flexible, modular operation and enhanced interoperability specific to mission requirements.Quick Turnaround Post-Mission
Xsens Announces New OEM Inertial Measurement Unit
as full documentation and step-by-step guides to design integration.Key product specifications:Typical power consumption: <0.5WMaximum output data rate: 400HzGyroscope full range: ±300°/sAccelerometer full range: ±8 gMagnetometer full range: ±8 GFully supported in the MT Software Suite development environmentCertifications: CE, FCC, RoHS, ITAR fre
First Dutch Navy Mine Countermeasure Vessel Starts Sea Trials
drones will be produced and maintained in Exail Belgium subsidiary based in Ostend.The vessels have the following characteristics:Length: 82.6mWidth: 17mDisplacement: 2,800tMaximum speed: 15.3 knotsRange: >3,500 nautical milesCrew: 63 people (base crew 33 people)Drone capabilities: Exail UMISOFT Software suite, two unmanned surface vehicles (Exail Inspector 125), three autonomous underwater vehicles (A-18 equipped with Exail UMISAS 120 sonar), two towed sonars (T-18 equipped with Exail UMISAS 240 sonar), two Mine Identification & Disposal Systems (MIDS) systems (Exail Seascan and K-Ster C), two
Makai & Triton Software Launch Advanced Ocean Vector Chart Service
the web-hosted electronic navigational charts with enhanced resolution, detail, and precision. Moreover, users can interrogate individual objects within the charts to view their attributes, enabling greater accuracy and efficiency during the planning process. How OVCS Enhances Makai’s software suite, including MakaiPlan, already provides robust tools for analyzing bathymetry, avoiding obstacles, and optimizing cable routes. OVCS complements these capabilities by offering an advanced charting solution that improves data accessibility and clarity during planning. Key enhancements provided
TGS Broadens Market for its Geophysical Imaging Software
mission to deliver seamless, user-friendly software across the energy industry while fostering the growth of the next generation of geoscientists.”In July, TGS announced that Shell Information Technology International has signed a global multi-year agreement to license the TGS Imaging AnyWare software suite. Shell will migrate from its current in-house software to Imaging AnyWare
Greensea IQ Contract to Further Develop USN Autonomous Vehicle
to U.S. Navy EOD Technicians.IQNS provides an NVIDIA edge processor, integrated fiber optic gyro, aiding navigation sensors, and Greensea’s patented navigation solution for small underwater robots. IQNS is designed as an upgrade solution for systems currently running Greensea’s defense software suite and is used throughout Greensea’s own robot product line. Greensea is augmenting IQNS for this program with advanced autonomy capabilities for acquiring, classifying, and eventually neutralizing subsea threats while maintaining a significant standoff for EOD personnel. This new development
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