In the dynamic field of subsea vehicles, modular UUV (unmanned underwater vehicle) technology is the key to effectively performing a diverse range of offshore tasks. Today’s UUVs need to accommodate different payloads and work at various depths for extended periods of time, and a modular approach to design helps to facilitate these requirements with
Dynautics is a proud sponsor of the Society of Maritime Industries’ Marine Autonomy Challenge (MAChallenge) competition, which encourages young marine technologists and helps to develop careers that support the future of marine robotics. MAChallenge relies heavily on strong industry support. As well as hands-on involvement, Dynautics provides each team of contestants with a suite
At Dynautics, we know first-hand how challenging it is to design and build an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV). Based on over 30 years of experience, we have developed adaptive autopilot and VCS technologies and dynamic simulation tools to get you to on-water trials faster and more efficiently, reducing time to launch for USVs. We
CASE STUDY: Dynautics has provided an autopilot solution for HydroSurv's new, rim-driven thruster USV design. HydroSurv is a global provider of Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV) platforms for hydrographic, geophysical and oceanographic survey. The company, based in Exeter, United Kingdom, offers a range of electric and hybrid USVs from 2.5 to 6 metres for inland,
In the 25 years since Dynautics was established (take a look at our company timeline here), we have encountered a wide range of vessels, missions and combinations of propulsors and steering devices, for both surface and subsurface vessels. The team has developed methods to combine control parameters in different ways to suit the vessel
Floating solar presents many benefits, offering a source of renewable energy where land is scarce. Instead of covering valuable land, this technology uses large bodies of water, usually lakes and reservoirs, to host arrays of solar panels. Floating solar studies have also shown multiple water quality and water retention benefits, with a reduction in
In 2023, advanced maritime technology specialists, Subsea Craft, approached Dynautics to collaborate on the vessel control system for VICTA, the company's next-generation maritime payload delivery platform and “the world’s most advanced surface-submersible assault craft” (Subsea Craft). Dynautics has since developed a customised control system for Subsea Craft based on its commercially proven SPECTRE autopilot
An article by Dr Henry Robinson, CEO of Dynautics. For some years now, Dynautics has supported the development of future marine technologist talent by sponsoring and working hands-on with the Society of Maritime Industries’ (SMI) MAChallenge competition. The 2022-23 challenge was particularly rewarding, so I wanted to share some of my experiences from the finals,
As maritime stakeholders increasingly look to uncrewed vessel technology to complete a wider range of offshore survey, surveillance and inspection tasks, the systems that are used to control these flexible platforms are developing apace. Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) offer a low impact, non-invasive and cost-effective solution for an industry that has set itself ambitious
Dynautics recently worked on a collaborative project with HydroSurv and Sonardyne International to demonstrate extended range uncrewed operations using a hybrid powered vessel. The REAV-60 design from Exeter-based USV developer HydroSurv, named USV Decibel, successfully completed its first sea trials for Sonardyne at Smart Sound Plymouth in early May 2022, a key milestone for the project
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