Robosys Automation has launched its new autonomous trials boat, the Pioneer, designed to assist with testing and sea trials for integrating clients’ software and hardware with the VOYAGER AI suite.
The Pioneer, a 6.75 meter SeaPro Centre Console 222 supplied by Kirby Marine US, is powered by a Suzuki DF 250 APX outboard engine.
The SeaPro was selected as it is a robust and versatile trials boat which features a Dometic Seastar steering system and a Furuno radar. These, along with the Suzuki outboard, were integrated with Robosys’ VOYAGER AI software in just a few days, making the Pioneer SeaPro’s first fully autonomous boat.
VOYAGER AI is compatible with both new builds and retrofits on motorized vessels ranging from 2 to 320 meters. The software is agnostic, integrating seamlessly with third-party steering, drive, and motor control systems.
Robosys offers additional options for VOYAGER AI, including a COLREGS-compliant Collision Avoidance Decision Aid (CADA) for safer operations with crewed and lean-crewed watchkeepers.
Other options include remote control of steering, engine, and propulsion, as well as alarm monitoring and switch/relay control through the Voyager Platform Management system.
VOYAGER AI transforms any motorized vessel into an autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), featuring independent navigation, collision avoidance, anti-grounding, and dynamic route optimization to IMO Degree 4 Maritime Autonomy.
Berthed in Rhode Island, the Pioneer will be used by Robosys’ US office and operated across the company’s sites in the UK, Canada, and India for various trials and testing activities.
Robosys’ new autonomous trials boat, Pioneer, will assist with ensuring seamless integration across VOYAGER AI’s advanced maritime autonomy and vessel control software and hardware modules.
Robosys’ CEO and Founder, Aditya Nawab, commented, “We are delighted to have commissioned Robosys’ new autonomous trials boat, as it will enable us to demonstrate our abilities, and also rigorously test our systems for our clients.”
