Nauticus Robotics' Aquanaut Mark 2 Reaches New Ultra Deepwater Depths in Qualification Testing
Nauticus Robotics (NASDAQ: KITT) has achieved a significant milestone with its Aquanaut Mark 2 underwater vehicle reaching a new depth record of 2,300 meters in untethered operation, 240 kilometers off Louisiana's coast.
The achievement demonstrates the company's advancing capabilities in autonomous subsea robotics, particularly in ultra-deepwater operations. The testing provided valuable data on both the Aquanaut and TooKITT systems, especially regarding acoustic communication in ultra-deep water environments, which will be analyzed to optimize performance across the company's portfolio.
Nauticus Robotics (NASDAQ: KITT) ha raggiunto un traguardo importante: il suo veicolo sottomarino Aquanaut Mark 2 ha stabilito un nuovo record di profondità raggiungendo i 2.300 metri in operazione senza cavo, a 240 chilometri al largo della costa della Louisiana.
Il risultato dimostra le capacità in crescita dell'azienda nella robotica autonoma per il sottosuperficie, in particolare nelle operazioni in acque ultra-profonde. I test hanno fornito dati preziosi sull'Aquanaut e sui sistemi TooKITT, in particolare per quanto riguarda le comunicazioni acustiche in ambienti di acque ultra-profonde, che verranno analizzati per ottimizzare le prestazioni nell'intero portafoglio dell'azienda.
Nauticus Robotics (NASDAQ: KITT) ha alcanzado un hito importante: su vehículo submarino Aquanaut Mark 2 alcanzó un nuevo récord de profundidad de 2.300 metros en operación sin cable, a 240 kilómetros frente a la costa de Luisiana.
El logro demuestra las crecientes capacidades de la compañía en robótica submarina autónoma, especialmente en operaciones en aguas ultraprofundas. Las pruebas proporcionaron datos valiosos sobre tanto el Aquanaut como los sistemas TooKITT, especialmente en lo relativo a la comunicación acústica en entornos de aguas ultraprofundas, que serán analizados para optimizar el rendimiento en la cartera de la empresa.
Nauticus Robotics (NASDAQ: KITT)는 중요한 이정표를 달성했습니다. 자사 수중 차량 Aquanaut Mark 2가 루이지애나 해안에서 240킬로미터 떨어진 지점에서 유선 없이 2,300미터의 새로운 잠수 기록을 세웠습니다.
이번 성과는 자율 해저 로보틱스 분야, 특히 초심해(울트라딥워터) 작업에서 회사의 역량이 향상되고 있음을 보여줍니다. 시험은 Aquanaut와 TooKITT 시스템에 대한 귀중한 데이터를 제공했으며, 특히 초심해 환경에서의 음향 통신 관련 자료는 회사 포트폴리오 전반의 성능 최적화를 위해 분석될 예정입니다.
Nauticus Robotics (NASDAQ: KITT) a franchi une étape importante : son véhicule sous-marin Aquanaut Mark 2 a établi un nouveau record de profondeur de 2 300 mètres en fonctionnement sans câble, à 240 kilomètres au large des côtes de Louisiane.
Cette réussite illustre les capacités croissantes de l'entreprise en robotique sous-marine autonome, notamment pour les opérations en eaux ultra-profondes. Les essais ont fourni des données précieuses sur l'Aquanaut et les systèmes TooKITT, en particulier sur la communication acoustique en environnements d'eaux ultra-profondes, qui seront analysées pour optimiser les performances de l'ensemble du portefeuille de l'entreprise.
Nauticus Robotics (NASDAQ: KITT) hat einen wichtigen Meilenstein erreicht: Sein Unterwasserfahrzeug Aquanaut Mark 2 stellte einen neuen Tiefenrekord von 2.300 Metern in kabeloser Betriebsweise auf, 240 Kilometer vor der Küste von Louisiana.
Der Erfolg zeigt die wachsenden Fähigkeiten des Unternehmens in der autonomen Unterwasserrobotik, insbesondere bei Ultra-Tiefsee-Einsätzen. Die Tests lieferten wertvolle Daten sowohl zum Aquanaut als auch zu den TooKITT-Systemen, insbesondere zur akustischen Kommunikation in ultra-tiefen Wasserumgebungen, die analysiert werden, um die Leistung im gesamten Portfolio des Unternehmens zu optimieren.
- Achievement of new depth record of 2,300 meters for untethered underwater vehicle operations
- Successful demonstration of autonomous capabilities in ultra-deepwater conditions
- Potential expansion of revenue opportunities from ultra-deep water projects
- Acoustic communication challenges in ultra-deep water need further analysis and optimization
"I am pleased to report that our vehicle has reached unprecedented ultra deepwater depths without the need of a tether. Reaching this new depth is an exciting milestone, and we have obtained significant data on both Aquanaut and TooKITT from these tests – particularly regarding acoustic communication challenges in ultra deep water. Our Autonomous Solutions team will spend the necessary time to analyze the new data and apply this information to optimize performance for our ultra deep applications and across our portfolio," said Daniel Dehart, Nauticus' VP of Field Operations.
Nauticus Robotics' CEO John Gibson commented, "The more time we spend untethered in the water, the greater our operational and technical lead expands in the market. I want to thank our employees for their dedication to innovating for our customers and their offshore projects. I'm proud that our team is constantly finding solutions to strengthen our capabilities underwater and enhance revenue opportunities for projects at these depths."
About Aquanaut
Aquanaut is a fully electric-operated autonomous underwater vehicle, currently under testing, that images subsea structures, such as manifolds, trees and pipelines, and is capable of performing seabed scanning, leak detection, obstacle avoidance, and close visual inspection. These vehicles are untethered, which eliminates the need for topside structures and makes the project significantly more efficient and safer for humans. The company estimates that oil and gas customers will save between 30 and 40 percent by using the Aquanaut.
The Aquanaut vehicle leverages Nauticus' proprietary ToolKITT software, a versatile and platform-independent solution previously tested across various subsea vehicle classes. By harnessing the power of ToolKITT and the pioneering design of Aquanaut, Nauticus is spearheading the industry's shift from traditional tethered operations to augmented autonomy.
About Nauticus Robotics
Nauticus Robotics, Inc. develops autonomous robots for the ocean industries. Autonomy requires the extensive use of sensors, artificial intelligence, and effective algorithms for perception and decision allowing the robot to adapt to changing environments. The company's business model includes using robotic systems for service, selling vehicles and components, and licensing of related software to both the commercial and defense business sectors. Nauticus has designed and is currently testing and certifying a new generation of vehicles to reduce operational cost and gather data to maintain and operate a wide variety of subsea infrastructure. Besides a standalone service offering and forward-facing products, Nauticus' approach to ocean robotics has also resulted in the development of a range of technology products for retrofit/upgrading traditional ROV operations and other third-party vehicle platforms. Nauticus' services provide customers with the necessary data collection, analytics, and subsea manipulation capabilities to support and maintain assets while reducing their operational footprint, operating cost, and greenhouse gas emissions, to improve offshore health, safety, and environmental exposure.
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