Australian start-up Aquabotix this week signed an agreement with French defense multi-national Thales to research and design mine countermeasures using aquatic drone technology. This project is a collaboration with Australian Academia in conjunction with the University of Sydney, Australian Centre for Field Robotics (ACFR), Flinders University, Western Sydney University, … [Read more...] about Aquabotix Signs Deal to Deploy Mine-hunting Aquatic Drones
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Aquatic Drone Firm Dives Deeper with Two Major Alliances
Australian start-up Aquabotix is diving deeper into the depths of the aquatic drone industry and swimming with some bigger fish. This week, the company joined the U.S. Navy’s Forward Deployed Energy and Communications Outpost program as a member of the Innovative Undersea Prototype Development Consortium. The consortium is tasked with developing “a forward deployed, open, … [Read more...] about Aquatic Drone Firm Dives Deeper with Two Major Alliances
Aquabotix’s Newest Drone Swarm Can Dive on Command
Australian start-up Aquabotix this week introduced SwarmDiver, a micro-aquatic drone that can tackle surface and underwater missions as a single vehicle or in a swarm. In swarms of 30 units, the drones can dive on command and collect underwater data for surveying, aquatic research, surveillance and reconnaissance for military and commercial users. “This vehicle is a … [Read more...] about Aquabotix’s Newest Drone Swarm Can Dive on Command
Aquabotix Christens Underwater Hybrid Drone
Australian start-up Aquabotix is making waves with the launch of its second-generation hybrid, underwater drone. The company says the new Integra AUV/ROV (autonomous underwater vehicle/remotely operated vehicle) will allow users to "conduct multiple underwater missions, while providing a cost-efficient alternative to deploying separate AUVs and ROVs for individualized … [Read more...] about Aquabotix Christens Underwater Hybrid Drone
Aquabotix Changes the Game for Aquatic Drones
While most drone companies look to the skies for success, aquatic drones are diving into new depths of innovation: At CES 2017, PowerVision Robot Corporation unveiled the PowerRay, an underwater drone designed to improve freshwater, saltwater or ice fishing for both casual and recreational anglers. Last year, Fathom, a Michigan-based start-up, launched development of an … [Read more...] about Aquabotix Changes the Game for Aquatic Drones
