See Aquabotix Revolutionary SwarmDiver Micro USV/UUV in Action

April 16, 2018

The Aquabotix SwarmDiver™ is smart, small and easily deployable. Multiple SwarmDivers can function simultaneously as a single coordinated entity, be easily controlled via one operator on the surface, and perform dives on command to collect valuable intelligence.

Aquabotix, an underwater robotics company with operations in Australia and the U.S., has released SwarmDiver^TM, a micro unmanned surface vehicle (USV) and unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) that operates in a swarm.

Multiple SwarmDiver^TM can function simultaneously as a single coordinated entity, be easily controlled via one operator on the surface, and perform dives on command to collect valuable intelligence.

See SwarmDiver^TM in operation here, in a swarm of approximately 30 units encircling a vessel.

(The Aquabotix SwarmDiver is a Micro Diving USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle) which utilizes swarming technology to act as a single entity. SwarmDiver is capable of synchronous vertical diving, is easy to deploy, and has a max dive depth of 50 meters for Defense and Ocean Research. Courtesy of Aquabotix and YouTube. Posted on Apr 11, 2018)

“This vehicle is a game-changer for both the industry and Aquabotix,” explains Whitney Million, Aquabotix’s Chief Executive Officer.

“Until today, there were simply no micro hybrid USV/UUV vehicles and no swarming unmanned vehicles with diving capabilities, commercially available in the industry. Aquabotix has changed that.”

“Maritime swarming is rapidly becoming an area of focus for naval forces globally, and SwarmDiver^TM leads a revolution in underwater technologies.”

“SwarmDiver^TMadvances amphibious warfare tactics as it is engineered to handle dynamic operational situations, including Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions and sophisticated, coordinated assaults through tracking, trailing and overwhelming targets.”

“In addition to defense and security applications, SwarmDiver^TM can be deployed in research, harbor management and oceanography.”

The SwarmDiver’s innovative design delivers rugged reliability and unsurpassed accuracy—making it an essential and cost-effective solution for applications requiring specialized sensor payloads in defense, oceanography, aquaculture, research and hydrographic survey.

Key details of SwarmDiver^TM are as follows:

• Miniaturized – weighing just 1.7kg at a length of 75cm
• Vertical dive capability
• Ability to operate as both a UUV (diving underwater) and a USV (on the surface)
• 50 meter dive-depth
• Easily deployable and recoverable
• Wireless data feedback upon surfacing
• High accuracy temperature (+/-0.1℃) and pressure sensor (+/- 2cm depth)
• Additional sensor payloads available
• Multi-constellation GPS for +/-1m location accuracy
• Deployable in groups for synoptic data gathering
• Sustained surf zone operation, and
• Low cost

Swarm Technology

Many vehicles, one operator
Wireless communications protocols and advanced swarming algorithms allow a swarm of vehicles to act together
Simple control interface allows operator to interact with entire fleet as a single entity
Swarm formation commands allow for multiple grouping patterns to meet mission requirements, including synchronized dives and data capture

Easy to Deploy & Retrieve

Simply turn on each vehicle and place in the water to activate swarm
‘Return to Home’ algorithm ensures all vehicles return in a single file line for retrieval
Oversized handle allows for capture by hand or boat hook
GPS coordinates for each vehicle in the swarm

Built Rugged

Operates in surf zone and other challenging environments
Rubber nose & prop guards to minimize impact damage
Minimal moving parts/exposed parts to reduce need for repair
Drop into the water from a height of several meters
Positively buoyant micro diving USV to stay in sight and remain in desired formation

To Learn More about the SwarmDiver^TM Micro USV/UUV, please visit www.aquabotix.com.

Based in Sydney, Australia and Fall River, Massachusetts, USA, Aquabotix is an established underwater robotics company which manufactures and sells commercial and industrial-grade underwater drones for commercial, high-end consumer and military applications.

(Learn More about Aquabotix, a technology leader in portable underwater vehicles. Courtesy of Aquabotix and YouTube. Posed on Mar 19, 2018)

Aquabotix is also the first company globally that is offering commercially-available swarming underwater drones.

The Company owns the intellectual property in a range of unmanned underwater vehicles and underwater camera products and is an early-mover in a nascent industry.

Aquabotix, an underwater robotics company with operations in Australia and the U.S., has released SwarmDiverTM, a micro unmanned surface vehicle (USV) and unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) that operates in a swarm.

Multiple SwarmDiverTM can function simultaneously as a single coordinated entity, be easily controlled via one operator on the surface, and perform dives on command to collect valuable intelligence.

See SwarmDiverTM in operation here, in a swarm of approximately 30 units encircling a vessel.

“This vehicle is a game-changer for both the industry and Aquabotix,” explains Whitney Million, Aquabotix’s Chief Executive Officer.

“Until today, there were simply no micro hybrid USV/UUV vehicles and no swarming unmanned vehicles with diving capabilities, commercially available in the industry. Aquabotix has changed that.”

“SwarmDiverTM advances amphibious warfare tactics as it is engineered to handle dynamic operational situations, including Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions and sophisticated, coordinated assaults through tracking, trailing and overwhelming targets.”

Key details of SwarmDiverTM are as follows: