Ocean Robotics Planet Articles
HII Teams with Path Robotics to Integrate Physical AI into Manned and Unmanned Shipbuilding
17.02.2026
HII (NYSE: HII) and Path Robotics signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today to explore the integration of Path’s physical artificial intelligence (AI) for welding into shipbuilding operations that could accelerate throughput, strengthen the maritime industrial base, and augment the shipbuilding workforce. The MOU signing ceremony took place at Path Robotics’ headquarters and was attended by Eric Chewning, HII’s executive vice president of maritime systems and corporate strategy, and Andy Lonsberry, Path Robotics CEO and co-founder.
Exail Opens Riyadh Office to Support Growing Activity in Saudi Arabia
14.02.2026
Exail announces the opening of a new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking a key milestone in its expansion across the Middle East. This new presence reflects Exail’s commitment to strengthening proximity with local customers and partners, and to supporting the development of its activities in the country.
Cellula Robotics Shortlisted for Vimy Forge’s Inaugural Black Flight Cohort
13.02.2026
Cellula Robotics Ltd. has been shortlisted for Vimy Forge’s inaugural Black Flight (Cohort I), Canada’s sovereign defence and national security innovation accelerator.
Teledyne RDI ADCPs to Support Japan’s Deep-Sea Environmental Assessment of Polymetallic Nodule Mining
12.02.2026
Teledyne RD Instruments (RDI), a division of Teledyne Marine, is excited to announce that it has been selected by marine engineering consultancy Deep Reach Technology (DRT) to support a landmark deep-sea environmental impact assessment (EIA) project within Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), supplying 20 of its advanced Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) for the project.
Australian Maritime College and HII Report Near-Perfect Availability as REMUS 100 Completes 935 Missions with Only Two Days of Downtime
12.02.2026
The Australian Maritime College (AMC) and HII (NYSE: HII) today announced a major reliability milestone for AMC’s Legacy REMUS 100 autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV)
Workboats and Live Technology Demonstrations in Focus at Oceanology International 2026
11.02.2026
Oceanology International (Oi26) has confirmed a dynamic line-up of specialist workboats, autonomous vessels and cutting-edge software which will bring ocean technology to life for thousands of attendees during the event’s Dockside Demonstrations from 10th to 12th March. Set on the quayside of the historic Royal Victoria Dock outside Excel London, this year’s live feature will host more than 20 companies conducting in or on-water product demonstrations, once again placing real-world application at the heart of Oi26.
Wins For Companies Across UK at Annual Subsea Expo Awards in Aberdeen
10.02.2026
Companies and individuals leading the UK’s £9.4billion underwater industry were honoured at the Subsea Expo Awards in Aberdeen recently.
Nauticus Robotics Announces Strategic Investment and UAE Expansion with Master Investment Group
09.02.2026
The agreement contemplates an initial $3 million investment tranche for Nauticus' UAE business unit startup activities, with additional capital available to support further expansion. The proposed investment is intended to fund the establishment of Nauticus' first international manufacturing and offshore robotics services hub in the United Arab Emirates, accelerating global deployment of Nauticus' Aquanaut® autonomous subsea robotic platform.
Fugro Awarded Geotechnical Survey Contract for TotalEnergies’ NSE 1 Offshore Wind Farm Development
09.02.2026
Fugro has been awarded a contract to perform comprehensive geotechnical surveys for the NordSee Energies 1 offshore wind farm, a major renewable energy project being developed by TotalEnergies on the North Sea N-12.1 site. The investigations will provide essential insights into seabed conditions at planned wind turbine locations and inter-array cable routes, directly informing the safe and efficient design of turbine foundations.
Saipem’s underwater drone Hydrone-R performs autonomous mission in the Arctic coral area in Norway
06.02.2026
Hydrone-R, Saipem's first resident Underwater Intervention Drone (UID), has completed a new autonomous survey mission over the Arctic coral area of Njord, Norway. The operation was carried out independently, without cables or surface support, contributing to the understanding and protection of marine ecosystems through underwater robotics.
ACUA Ocean and RS Aqua Sign MoU to Accelerate Remote Deployment of Long-Endurance and Persistent Ocean Acoustic Data Gathering AI Systems
06.02.2026
ACUA Ocean has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RS Aqua, a company dedicated to enabling the discovery, understanding and protection of our oceans via its cutting-edge technology and expertise.
General Oceans Invests in Turbulence Solutions Specialist ReynKo
05.02.2026
General Oceans Inc., a subsidiary of General Oceans AS, has entered into an investment agreement with ReynKo Inc., a US based turbulence solutions specialist. The SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) is a commitment to invest up to USD 4 million.
Ocean innovators unite to support marine science research
04.02.2026
Subsea engineering company and ocean innovator AquaTitans is the latest business to sign up to the Scottish Association for Marine Science’s (SAMS) Ocean Changemakers scheme.
Film-Ocean Showcases New Work Class ROV and Remote Operations Centre at Subsea Expo 2026
04.02.2026
Film-Ocean, a global subsea services company and part of the Stapem Group, will showcase its newest Work Class ROV (WROV) and highlight its state-of-the-art Remote Operations Centre (ROC) at Subsea Expo 2026, taking place on 4–5 February.
Breaking Boundaries in Subsea Imaging: How the ISS360 Series is Redefining Compact Sonar
03.02.2026
Impact Subsea, a leader in innovative subsea sensor technology, is proud to highlight the continuous development and global success of the ISS360 Imaging Sonar range.
Teledyne Marine Puts Cutting-Edge Sonar to the Test at SeaSEC Harbour Challenge Ahead of Navy Tech 2026
03.02.2026
Teledyne Marine has successfully demonstrated its advanced sonar technology during the SeaSEC Harbour Protection Challenge Day on 2nd February in Gothenburg, Sweden – just ahead of its participation at Navy Tech & Seabed Defence 2026, where the company will also be exhibiting and delivering two expert speaker sessions. The live harbour protection exercise which focused on detecting and tracking underwater threats in port environments, served as a real‑world prelude to Teledyne Marine’s presence at the Navy Tech event (3–5 February 2026).
Teledyne Demonstrates Autonomous System for Anti-Submarine Warfare to NATO Members in the North Atlantic
03.02.2026
With assistance from the Icelandic Coast Guard, the Teledyne team was able to deploy the autonomous underwater gliders into the North Atlantic in the strategic Greenland – Iceland gap from the Coast Guard Ship ICGV Þór. The Sentinel Glider towed a passive acoustic thin-line hydrophone array specifically designed to identify surface and subsurface vehicle noise in the water. The silent autonomous gliders, transversing the water column to 1,000 meters and equipped with the sensitive passive acoustic array, create a formidable barrier for subsea adversaries.
SeaRush Takes a Step Towards Scalable 3D-Printed USVs
02.02.2026
MARIN conducted the first on-water tests with a prototype of the SeaRush Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) in the Rijnhaven in Wageningen. Within five months, the design evolved into a floating test platform for uncrewed maritime systems.
