Kraken Robotics Inc. is set to introduce a new synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) service aimed at the global offshore energy market. The company’s commercial services team will offer dedicated KATFISH towed SAS systems for rental, with availability commencing in July 2025. This initiative reflects Kraken's commitment to enhancing underwater exploration and data collection capabilities in the energy sector, addressing the increasing demand for advanced technology in offshore operations.
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Kraken Robotics Announces Synthetic Aperture Sonar Service for the Offshore Energy Market
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Canadian underwater robotics company supplying synthetic aperture sonar, subsea LiDAR, and pressure-tolerant batteries for defense and commercial markets.
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Germany
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Texas commercial robotics dealer and integrator with a franchise network, carrying 22 service-robot brands plus its own ServeSwift and RobotLAB lines.
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Japan
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France
French AMR manufacturer and system integrator offering the HUSKY robot range and MyCobot fleet management software.
EasyMile
France
Toulouse, France autonomous-vehicle software company founded 2014; EZTow and EZDolly systems automate industrial tow tractors and cargo movers at airports.
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Germany
Munich-based robotics startup making ultra-flat omnidirectional AMRs that drive under Euro pallets for space-efficient intralogistics.
Janome Industrial Equipment Europe GmbH
Germany
German sales subsidiary of Janome Industrial Equipment (Japan), distributing servo presses and desktop/Cartesian robots in Europe since 1984.
Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) 工業技術研究院
Taiwan
Hsinchu County, Taiwan applied-technology research institute founded 1973; over 6,500 staff developing autonomous mobile robots and AI perception systems.
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United States
Open-source consortium managed by SwRI extending ROS to industrial manufacturing automation, with global hubs in Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
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Korea, Republic of (South)
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