Robosys Wins University of Plymouth Contract For USV Integrated Advanced Maritime Autonomy Solution

The advanced maritime autonomy developer, Robosys Automation and new customer, the University of Plymouth, have announced a contract to deliver an integrated advanced maritime autonomy solution for an ASV C-Enduro USV.

Robosys will provide its VOYAGER AI Autonomous Navigation System (ANS) to the University to seamlessly operate a C-Enduro Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) ‘Bauza’ to undertake hydrographic and oceanographic surveying and training.

The Royal Navy has awarded the University of Plymouth a contract to supply the C-Enduro USV, which will be integrated with Robosys’ VOYAGER AI software, enabling it to efficiently, intelligently, and safely perform over-the-horizon data gathering operations.

Robosys Automation’s VOYAGER AI Autonomous Navigation System provides a single, integrated user experience, featuring Mission Planner, Situational Awareness  featuring Radar, AIS and Tracks overlaying of ENC S57 Charts, with AutoPilot Control featuring Routing, Waypoints, Loiter, Collision Avoidance, Obstacle Avoidance, and Anti-Grounding.

In addition, Robosys’ recently launched USV Remote Control Waistpack will be provided to extend the USVs capabilities, through delivering full wireless remote control in any weather conditions from any local range mothercraft or shoreside short range, which is seamlessly switchable with the University of Plymouth’s Remote Operations Centre (ROC).

Professor Chris Fogwill, Executive Dean of Science and Engineering at the University of Plymouth, comments: 

“Marine autonomy is a critical element of the UK’s defence and resilience operations. With Plymouth recently named the National Centre for Marine Autonomy, the University is driving significant advances in the innovative applications of this technology. The VOYAGER system is proven globally as being reliable and robust, and Robosys’ continued development of the platform will deliver multiple benefits as we evolve and enhance our marine autonomy fleet.”

Adita Nawab, Robosys Automation’s CEO states: 

“This is an exciting contract win for Robosys, as our VOYAGER AI software delivers an intuitive, single and integrated navigation and control solution for USVs such as the University of Plymouth’s C-Enduro.”

Robosys’ flagship maritime autonomy and vessel control software, VOYAGER AI, is regarded as the world’s foremost maritime artificial intelligence (AI) software in its sphere, delivering proven advanced navigation, CADA, and decision aid solutions, to IMO Degree 4 Maritime Autonomy.

Integration of Robosys’ VOYAGER AI suite into the University of Plymouth’s C-Enduro USV is planned for Q3 2025.

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