(BOSTON) — Sea Machines Robotics, a Boston-based developer of autonomous technology for marine vessels, has announced the successful completion of product sea trials of the company’s introductory line of intelligent command and control systems, developed for the challenges of offshore commercial, scientific and government applications.
The two new products, SM300 and SM200, transport the marine industry into a new era of task-driven, computer-guided vessel operations, bringing advanced autonomy within reach for small- and large-scale operators. Already in use in North America and Europe, Sea Machines’ products unlock real value in commercial vessel operations by providing major advances in productivity, predictability, performance and safety.
The flagship SM300 integrates with existing vessel systems and sensors to manage pre-planned and dynamically charted missions through:
• A point-and-go user interface
• Pilot-by-wire propulsion and steering control
• Certified, embedded electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS)
• Situational awareness via electronic charts, such as ARPA and AIS
• Obstacle and traffic avoidance
• Remote communications via wireless, 4G and satellite
• Real-time data feed to remote operator
• Condition monitoring of hull and machinery
• Remote payload control
The SM300 is an industrial-grade vessel intelligence system providing “operator-in-the loop” autonomous command and control, plus direct remote-control operation using a wireless belt pack. Targeted applications include multi-waypoint missions, ocean search and survey, patrol and surveillance, and mothership-daughter vessel collaborations.
The SM200 provides fully integrated, line-of-sight and remote-vessel control for collaborative vessel operations.
The SM product family can be installed into existing or new-build vessels, and incorporates communication interfaces for integration with on-board digital, analog and mechanical systems. Sea Machines' modular design ensures that installation and commissioning can be completed in only days for most vessels.
Sea Machine’s SM300 and SM200 systems are manufactured in the United States and available for immediate sale. For more information, visit www.sea-machines.com.
