SHOM the French Hydrographic & Oceanographic Service Orders New Maritime Drone
The French Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (Shom) has finalized an order for a new autonomous underwater micro-drone, the NemoSens model, from the French manufacturer RTsys. This decision, made at the end of December following a seven-month competitive bidding process, is a key component of Shom's transformation plan aimed at modernizing hydrographic and oceanographic data acquisition methods, set to be implemented in 2024. The acquisition reflects Shom's commitment to enhancing its capabilities in underwater exploration and data collection.
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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
DOF provides integrated subsea and offshore services using a fleet of purpose-built vessels equipped with ROVs and intervention equipment. Services span inspection, repair, maintenance, and light construction for offshore energy infrastructure.
Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI Robots)
United States
Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI Robots) designs and manufactures vendor-independent vehicle automation systems. Its proprietary technology platform revolves around Mobius, an advanced autonomous command and control software suite. Mobius orchestrates multi-vehicle operations, integrating precise navigation, real-time obstacle detection, and path-planning capabilities into legacy fleets. The company's product line includes drive-by-wire hardware kits that convert standard industrial vehicles into autonomous units capable of remote teleoperation or fully automated execution. These solutions automate heavy machinery within the mining, agriculture, automotive testing, and government logistics sectors, emphasizing increased operational safety and predictable cycle times.
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.
United States
Developer of autonomous and remote-controlled vehicle systems and drive-by-wire conversion technology. Provides unmanned ground vehicle platforms and electromechanical actuation systems for defence and commercial automation.
Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) (KR)
Korea, Republic of (South)
South Korean government aerospace research institute conducting R&D in satellites, launch vehicles, and aviation technology. URL resolved to a tourism website. KARI develops space exploration systems and unmanned aerial vehicles for national programs.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
United States
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) is a US ocean research institution known for developing underwater robotic vehicles (ROVs, AUVs) and sensor systems for deep-sea science. Website content was empty at time of scrape; classification based on the institution's well-established robotics research profile.
Southwest Research Institute
United States
Southwest Research Institute Robotics Division conducts applied R&D in industrial automation, manufacturing robotics, reliable space-qualified components, embedded systems, attitude control, and verification/validation for aerospace and terrestrial applications.
ProPhotonix Ltd
United States
ProPhotonix manufactures and distributes OEM LED lighting systems and laser diode modules for machine vision applications, providing custom and configurable photonic solutions for industrial inspection and imaging systems.
Troax AB (Sweden)
Troax is a Swedish manufacturer of perimeter guarding and machine guarding panels used to secure industrial robot cells and automated production areas. Its modular steel mesh enclosures provide physical safety barriers compliant with ISO and CE machinery safety standards.
Mapbox
United States
US location platform providing mapping APIs, turn-by-turn navigation SDKs, and geospatial data services for mobile, web, and automotive applications. Used by automakers including Toyota for in-vehicle navigation systems.
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