Overview
Aquanaut is an advanced underwater robot designed by Nauticus Robotics, offering untethered operation which eliminates the need for power cables or data lines. This feature allows for more efficient and cost-effective project execution, particularly beneficial for the oil and gas industry, with potential savings of 30-40% compared to alternatives.
Specifications- Dimensions: Length: 4.82 m, Width: 2.03 m, Height: 1.71 m
- Weight: 4200 kg in air
- Speed: Cruising: 3 knots, Maximum: 6 knots
- Depth Rating: 3000 m
- Range: Maximum: 250 km, Typical: 140 km
- Battery Capacity: 101.1 kWh
- Payload Capacity: 90 kg
- Environmental Performance: Station keeping in 1.5 knot lateral current
CapabilitiesAquanaut combines the functionalities of an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (
AUV) and a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), allowing for autonomous seabed scanning and remote operation for object manipulation. It is equipped with numerous sensors and the Azimov safety system for safe and predictable autonomous operation.
Manipulators- Reach: 1.85 m
- Lift Capacity: 60 kg at full extension
- Gripper Force: 454 kg
- Gripper Rotation: 360 degrees continuous
Navigation and Perception
Aquanaut is equipped with advanced navigation and perception systems, including iXblue Phins 6000, Nortek DVL500, and Voyis Discovery3D Stereo Camera, among others, for precise underwater operations.
Subsea Integrity and Survey
Features include wall thickness measurement, cleaning brush, and various sonar and mapping systems like CODA Octopus Echoscope C500 for comprehensive subsea integrity and survey tasks.
Communications
Utilizes optical and acoustic communication systems such as Hydromea Luma X and Subnero M25M Series Modem for reliable data transmission.
Software
The software suite includes a web-based user interface with a server backend, allowing for mission planning, simulation, and execution from any site with server access.
Sustainability
As a fully electric robot, Aquanaut is emissions-free, aligning with sustainability goals.
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