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AutoNaut is transforming ocean exploration with its innovative, wave-propelled uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). Designed for long-duration missions.

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AutoNaut is being developed to explore the Southern Ocean

AutoNaut is being developed to survive the extreme environment of the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica. To make this possible, partners at the University of East Anglia and University of Exeter are collaborating with AutoNaut on key technical solutions such anti-icing,…

AutoNaut USV accompanies The Ocean Cleanup in the Pacific Ocean

An AutoNaut unmanned surface vessel (USV) has been launched alongside the revolutionary system of The Ocean Cleanup, the non-profit organisation deploying advanced technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic. The Ocean Cleanup System 001, also known as “Wilson”, is…

Boris Johnson admires the AutoNaut USV

Boris Johnson admiring one of our new generation 5-metre boats at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton. Pete Bromley, our Technical Manager, was on hand to meet and greet the him during a demonstration of autonomous marine technology.

Waves Propel Autonomous Boat to Enable its Ocean Monitoring Mission

Advances in ocean monitoring are improving research into the seas, including marine life, sea temperatures, pollution, and weather. An autonomous boat performs this research without fuel or on-board manpower, and regardless of sea conditions that might restrict measurements...... To read…

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) takes AutoNaut

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has taken delivery of a 5-meter wave-propelled unmanned surface vessel, built by AutoNaut. The vessel will be used by NTNU for development in autonomous systems and oceanographic studies Read the full article…

Autonomous Boat gets Around Under Wave Power

We're seeing many examples of auto manufacturers aiming to remove the human element from the driving experience, but there are also moves to get robot boats on the water, too. Dutch researchers have been looking into using autonomous vessels for…

Automated Sea Vehicles for Monitoring the Oceans

A new company from ESA’s UK business incubator has developed an autonomous boat that is propelled by the waves and carries ocean sensors powered by solar energy. Advances in ocean monitoring are improving our understanding of the seas and environment,…