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Unmanned Survey Solutions unveils USV with Robosys Automation’s VOYAGER AI Survey control system

Date: 19 Sep 2024 Author: Raymond

Unmanned Survey Solutions (USS), UK-based USV developer, has unveiled and commissioned its latest Accession class Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) featuring Robosys Automation’s groundbreaking VOYAGER AI Survey advanced maritime autonomy suite.

The USS Accession class vessel is pioneering, eco-friendly, repeatable and reliable for offshore Beyond Line of Sight (BLoS) operations together with its hybrid power system. Meticulously designed for high performance, endurance, versatility and low emissions, the Accession excels due to its modular payload system, exceptional stability, and advanced hybrid battery systems, with diverse capabilities as a sensor agnostic platform for the integration of a vast array of mission-specific instruments.

Working with leading global clients in the maritime sector, USS is successfully mobilising, deploying and remotely operating its advanced vessels in offshore, coastal and inland waters for maritime data acquisition projects including offshore renewable energy industries, oil & gas, dredging and construction, ports and harbours, and defence & security, as well as for scientific and environmental purposes.

Robosys’ VOYAGER AI SURVEY delivers Remote Control and Autonomous Navigation with Autonomous Collision Avoidance, Obstacle Avoidance, combined with Anti-Grounding features enabled by integration of S-57 ENC charts. Specifically designed for the marine survey sector, it also boasts a software Autopilot with Widget control, Heading & Track Control, and Route(s) & Waypoint(s) Planning & Following, with Approach, Harbour and Tidal modes. The integration also sees over 200 PLC channels integrated in to the single, integrated, VOYAGER AI User Interface.

🎤 James Williams, USS CEO comments,” Choosing Robosys as a strategic partner for the main control and autopilot system onboard the Accession class USVs has resulted in a step change in our operational capabilities. Robosys’ support and attention to detail has been exemplary. We look forward to working with them on new vessels builds over the coming years as the adoption of USVs becomes standard in the maritime industry”.

📃📷 Source: Unmanned Survey Solutions