Fugro Selected for Pioneering USV Seabed Mapping Initiative in Norway
Fugro has secured a contract with the Norwegian Hydrographic Service (NHS) to assist in the 2025 MAREANO seabed mapping program. This initiative marks a significant milestone as it will be the first time MAREANO employs uncrewed surface vessel (USV) technology for data collection. Fugro plans to utilize its newly developed 18-meter Blue Eclipse® USV for this purpose. The adoption of this innovative technology aims to promote lower carbon emissions in seabed mapping while ensuring the acquisition of high-quality data essential for the responsible management and preservation of Norway’s marine resources.
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Blueye Robotics (NO)
Norway
Norwegian developer and manufacturer of professional underwater ROVs for aquaculture monitoring, subsea inspection, and situational awareness. Products are designed for ease of deployment and reliable operation in marine environments.
Chasing Innovation
China
Chinese manufacturer of industrial-grade underwater ROVs for subsea inspection, aquaculture, scientific research, and search operations. Products emphasize intelligent control systems and ease of operation for professional underwater drone missions.
DOF Subsea
Norway
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Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI Robots)
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CalmCar Vehicle Vision (CN)
China
Chinese automotive AI company providing L2 to L4 intelligent driving solutions including ADAS, automated parking, and occupant monitoring systems. Products address urban traffic scenarios and driver/occupant monitoring using computer vision.
Vehicle Technologies Inc.
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HERL (Human Engineering Research Lab)
United States
Joint University of Pittsburgh and US Department of Veterans Affairs laboratory conducting rehabilitation engineering research. Develops mobility devices, assistive technologies, and medical-grade products for people with disabilities.
Joanneum Research Assoc (AT)
Austria
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St Petersburg National Research U of ITMO
Russian leading research university (ITMO University) specializing in information technology, optical engineering, and photonics. Active research programs in AI, robotics, computer vision, and cyber-physical systems.
Langebaek Logistics A/S
Denmark
Scandinavian consultancy specializing in supply chain management, logistics optimization, and warehousing. Advises clients at strategic and operational levels, integrating automation and AI into logistics workflows.
Qubiqa (prev Univeyor Logistics) (DK)
Denmark
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Scallog Scalable Logistics (FR)
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