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$Nauticus Robotics (KITT.US)$ Nauticus Robotics Announces Second Round of Aquanaut Mark 2 Deepwater Qualification Testing
4 MINUTES AGO, 5:13 PM EDT
VIA PR NEWSWIRE
4 MINUTES AGO, 5:13 PM EDT
VIA PR NEWSWIRE
HOUSTON, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KITT), a leading innovator in autonomous subsea robotics and software, began its second round of qualification testing of its flagship underwater vehicle, Aquanaut Mark 2, in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM). Vehicle 2 will be used for commercial operations going forward. Completion of this testing is intended to certify the vehicle for water depths exceeding 2000 meters.
Nauticus' Autonomous Solutions team is conducting tests off the coast of Louisiana at a decommissioned oil and gas field to certify capabilities under actual conditions expected for commercial work. The vehicle will image subsea structures such as manifolds, trees, and pipelines. This round of testing is a follow-on to the GOM deepwater qualification testing performed earlier this year. Vehicle capabilities undergoing final certification are flyover surveys, leak detection, obstacle avoidance, and close visual inspection.
Nauticus Robotics' CEO, John Gibson, commented, "We are excited to be finalizing the Aquanaut Mark 2. Several revenue-generating projects are scheduled immediately following these tests."
Development and testing of additional Aquanaut Mark 2 capabilities will continue with Vehicle 1, currently undergoing a deepwater electronics upgrade in Houston. Open water testing is expected to begin at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) later this year.
The Aquanaut vehicle leverages Nauticus' proprietary ToolKITT software, a versatile and platform-independent solution previously tested across various subsea vehicle classes. By harnessing the power of ToolKITT and the pioneering design of Aquanaut, Nauticus is spearheading the industry's shift from traditional tethered operations to augmented autonomy. This initiative aims to fully transform subsea operations into autonomous, highly efficient processes.
Nauticus' Autonomous Solutions team is conducting tests off the coast of Louisiana at a decommissioned oil and gas field to certify capabilities under actual conditions expected for commercial work. The vehicle will image subsea structures such as manifolds, trees, and pipelines. This round of testing is a follow-on to the GOM deepwater qualification testing performed earlier this year. Vehicle capabilities undergoing final certification are flyover surveys, leak detection, obstacle avoidance, and close visual inspection.
Nauticus Robotics' CEO, John Gibson, commented, "We are excited to be finalizing the Aquanaut Mark 2. Several revenue-generating projects are scheduled immediately following these tests."
Development and testing of additional Aquanaut Mark 2 capabilities will continue with Vehicle 1, currently undergoing a deepwater electronics upgrade in Houston. Open water testing is expected to begin at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) later this year.
The Aquanaut vehicle leverages Nauticus' proprietary ToolKITT software, a versatile and platform-independent solution previously tested across various subsea vehicle classes. By harnessing the power of ToolKITT and the pioneering design of Aquanaut, Nauticus is spearheading the industry's shift from traditional tethered operations to augmented autonomy. This initiative aims to fully transform subsea operations into autonomous, highly efficient processes.
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