Nauticus Robotics Announces 2025 Florida Lake Testing Plans

Nauticus Robotics, a leading innovator in autonomous subsea robotics and software solutions today announced its plans for Aquanaut® testing at the Advanced Ocean Systems (AOS) lake facility in Stuart, FL.


Aquanaut lowering into the water to begin its final checks under the watchful eye of a Nauticus operator. Crane launch operations are still required until the launch-from-shore operations currently under development are implemented lakeside. (Courtesy of Nauticus Robotics)


The first Aquanaut robot was moved to the facility in October and is undergoing final checks before beginning operations. The Aquanaut robot that was offshore for the 2025 summer season is scheduled to be moved to the facility once it completes its post-offshore assessment at Nauticus' Louisiana facility. Nauticus plans to use both robots for lake testing throughout the fall and winter months.

The testing objectives are designed to create new market opportunities for both the untethered Aquanaut robots and Nauticus ToolKITT™ software. Below are the target market opportunities.

* Leak Detection Services – Validates a high-demand application for subsea integrity and environmental monitoring, opening recurring offshore service revenue.
* 3D Digital Twin Solutions – Enables entry into the fast-growing digital twin and remote asset management market, creating data-as-a-service opportunities.
* Survey & Mapping Expansion – Proves versatility for inland, coastal, and renewable energy surveys, broadening market reach beyond oil and gas.
* Autonomy Software Commercialization – Showcases licensable autonomy IP for autonomous robots and defense platforms, establishing scalable software revenue streams.
* Fleet Interoperability – Demonstrates multi-vehicle coordination with third-party uncrewed surface vehicles, positioning Nauticus for integrated autonomous fleet operations.
* Customer & Investor Validation – Accelerates adoption, builds trust, and strengthens sales and funding pipelines via live demonstrations.

John Gibson, President and CEO of Nauticus Robotics, stated, "The collaboration afforded us by AOS is expected to be a gamechanger. This top-notch facility and the team here provide us with a cost-effective method for testing not only our products but their interaction with other vehicles as well. This location provides the ideal spot to host customers so they can observe our progress before we go offshore again in 2026."

John Jacobson, CEO of AOS added, "We are excited to have both the Nauticus Robotics team and the Aquanaut here at our facility in Stuart, Florida. We are looking forward to a busy program of ongoing tests that will allow us to explore new ways of advancing the interoperability of multiple autonomous vehicles, with the Aquanaut system below the waterline and our line-up of USVs on the surface."

Nauticus also plans to begin assembling the third Aquanaut robot for use as an additional testing platform. Once ready, this robot is designated to move to the Stuart facility so the team can continue furthering Aquanaut and Nauticus ToolKITT capabilities. This will free up the first two Aquanauts to become fully dedicated to revenue generating contracts in 2026.

Location: Stuart, FL, USA