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Blue Water Autonomy has been awarded a multiple-award contract by the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) to conduct high-resolution ocean floor mapping using its autonomous vessels. This contract, which has a ceiling of $40 million, allows Blue Water Autonomy to leverage its technology for deep...
Blue Water Autonomy and Saildrone have initiated legal action against the U.S. Navy, asserting that their submissions met the requirements for the new MUSV marketplace. The lawsuits highlight the companies' contention that their proposals were compliant with the Navy's specifications, which is cruci...
BlueArch Corporation has been established to develop and manufacture domestically produced autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and underwater robots (UUVs). This initiative aims to enhance Japan's capabilities in underwater exploration and technology, responding to the growing demand for advanced...
Blue Water Autonomy, Inc., a technology firm focused on developing autonomous vessels for the U.S. Navy, has officially revealed its operations after a period of secrecy. The company announced it has secured $14 million in seed funding from investors including Eclipse, Riot, and Impatient Ventures....
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed new lighting requirements for autonomous vehicles (AVs) that include the use of cyan-colored lights to indicate when a vehicle is operating autonomously. This proposal aims to create a uniform way to identify AVs and establish e...
The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) has successfully demonstrated a robotic towed connector that enables the refueling of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) at sea. This innovation is part of the Blue Water Instrumentation program, aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of U...
Researchers at Peking University’s Intelligent Biomimetic Design Lab have unveiled a groundbreaking bio-signal framework that reveals the multifaceted roles of fish muscles beyond mere swimming. Led by Professor Xie Guangming from the School of Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics, the study involved...
The Global Underwater Hub (GUH), a prominent organization dedicated to the advancement of the UK's underwater industries, has introduced a new Underwater Robotics and Autonomy Forum. This initiative aims to foster collaboration and drive innovation within the subsea robotics sector. The forum is exp...
HydroSurv has secured a new vessel order from Clear Water Systems Limited, marking a significant step in the development of innovative technology aimed at tackling the pressing environmental issue of harmful blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria. This collaboration is set to enhance efforts...
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