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Ocean Robotics Planet Buyer's Guide 2026 is out NOW!
09.04.2026
We've upgraded this publication for 2026 with more "hands on" basic operational data for the active ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles) and AUVs (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles) as a handy, 24/7 easily accessible reference tool for our busy clients.
A practical, easy-reference buyer’s guide listing specialist marine robotics equipment and services: ROV, AUV, UUV, USV platforms; gliders and floaters; sensors, payloads and communications; inspection, survey and research systems; suppliers, specs and contact points. Ideal for end-users in research, offshore, defense and environmental monitoring seeking procurement insights, comparisons and trusted vendors for subsea and ocean robotics projects.
OMS Group to Deploy Exail’s DriX O-16 to Support Global Subsea Cable Installation
09.04.2026
OMS Group and Exail today announced the acquisition of a second Exail DriX O-16 Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV), accelerating OMS Group’s deployment of autonomous survey capabilities to support the growing demand for subsea cable infrastructure worldwide.
U-Boat Worx Unveils Super Sub During Exclusive 24-Hour Exploration Experience
08.04.2026
U-Boat Worx, the world’s leading manufacturer of manned submersibles, has officially unveiled its latest innovation: the Super Sub, marking a major leap forward in underwater mobility, performance, and experience. The launch took place during an exclusive 24-hour exploration experience, where invited guests were immersed in a continuous program designed to showcase the full capabilities of the Super Sub, both above and below the surface. The event brought together yacht owners, press, and explorers to witness firsthand the future of underwater exploration.
Oceanbotics Introduces the SRV-8C: Compact, Capable & Cost-Effective ROV
07.04.2026
The SRV-8C is finally here. The most compact remotely operated vehicle (ROV) in the Oceanbotics lineup, the SRV-8C delivers the same ease of operation, extreme maneuverability, and intuitive software the SRV-8 Series is known for—now in a streamlined, highly portable system.
Bedrock Appoints Former Satellogic Exec as CEO to Drive Growth in Autonomous Maritime Intelligence
07.04.2026
Bedrock Ocean Exploration, a leader in autonomous subsea data and intelligence, today announced the appointment of Matthew Tirman as Chief Executive Officer as the company builds on major deployments and rising demand across global offshore markets.
HII Teams with GrayMatter Robotics to Integrate Physical AI into Manned and Unmanned Shipbuilding
07.04.2026
HII (NYSE: HII) and GrayMatter Robotics (GMR) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today to explore the integration of GMR’s Physical AI into shipbuilding operations that could accelerate throughput, strengthen the maritime industrial base, and augment the shipbuilding workforce. This will include bringing autonomous surface preparation, coating, and inspection technologies into shipbuilding. The MOU signing ceremony took place at GrayMatter Robotics’ headquarters and was attended by Eric Chewning, HII’s executive vice president of maritime systems and corporate strategy, and Ariyan Kabir, GrayMatter Robotics CEO and co-founder.
Latest Ocean Robotics Planet Magazines
Ocean Robotics Planet - Critical Undersea Infrastructure (CUI) Protection Special Report 03/2026
05.03.2026
Ocean Robotics Planet - Critical Undersea Infrastructure (CUI) Protection Special Report 03/2026. CUI Protection: Remote Sensing Solutions for Underwater Assurance - Norway’s CUI Security Approach Illustrates Combined Industry/Navy Role in Multi-stakeholder Co-operation How USV–AUV Mothership - Operations Are Redefining Protection of Critical Underwater Infrastructure.
Ocean Robotics Planet Magazine Issue 46 is out NOW!
26.02.2026
Ocean Robotics Planet Magazine Issue 46: Events Calendar & Welcome to Ocean Robotics Planet - How Robotics and Navigation are Closing the Seabed Surveillance Gap - QYSEA’s Software-Driven Intelligence Transforms How Marine Professionals Work - Twenty Years Below the Surface: Two Decades of Greensea Innovation - Always one AUV in the Water - Win, Win: Norway’s CUI Security Approach Illustrates Combined Industry/Navy Role in Multi-stakeholder Co-operation - The 2025 MTS ROV Photo Challenge - Poster: 2025 MTS ROV Photo Challenge - 1st Place - Growing Without Losing Your DNA - Mapping Italy’s Future: A First of its Kind Seagrass Mapping Project - Breaking New Ground with Unmanned Surface Vessel Autonomy - Voxel Means Computer 3D. Voxometer means a New Paradigm in Sonar! - Implications for Industry as the U.S. Navy Determines which Fleet it will Field - BMTI-Alseamar’s Buoyancy Solutions Across the Full Depth Range Enabling the Next Generation of Subsea Vehicles - Unmanned Vehicles Help Response to Thai Floods - A Business Built on Innovation;
Ocean Robotics Planet Magazine Issue 45 is out NOW!
20.11.2025
Ocean Robotics Planet Magazine Issue 45: Events Calendar & Welcome to Ocean Robotics Planet - World First: Underwater Autonomous Glider to Circumnavigate the Globe - REPMUS Exercise Enhances Industry Partnering to Deliver Naval Unmanned Capability - Seeing Clearly Underwater: How Optical Sensors are Reshaping Mine Countermeasure Operations - VideoRay Relies on Nortek DVLs for Trusted Performance in High-Stakes Missions - Robotics and AI in Potentially Polluting Wreck Management. Are we Ready for the Deep? - Environmental Monitoring & Hazards Identification with Micro-AUVs - Poster: Fugro Blue Eclipse USV - Augmenting Autonomy: RN and Industry Take First Steps in Building Uncrewed Underwater Bastion - The Ocean’s Frontline: Passive and Active Acoustic Monitoring in Maritime Defence - Progress in Ocean Robotics: SeaTrac Systems’ USV Expands the Frontiers of Marine Science - What will the U.S. Navy do with its Unmanned Surface Vessels? - Pioneering Modular AUV Design for the Future - The Evolving Role of USVs and their Impact in Offshore Work - Saronic is not Ultrasonic, but we Hear Them Loud and Clear!
Latest news about Conferences & Events
Global Underwater Hub Launches Underwater Robotics and Autonomy Forum ahead of 2026 Annual Conference
17.03.2026
Global Underwater Hub (GUH), the leading trade and industry development body for the UK’s underwater sectors, has launched a new Underwater Robotics and Autonomy Forum to accelerate collaboration and innovation in subsea robotics.
REGISTER NOW: Aquaculture UK - 16–17 June, 2026 - Glasgow, UK
27.02.2026
Discover the latest innovations transforming aquaculture - from AI and robotics to smart fish farming and semi-closed and closed containment systems. Hear from industry experts on improving fish health and welfare, advances in genetics, alternative feeds, and new developments in RAS, waste recycling, and hybrid energy solutions.
EVENT: OCEANS Sanya - May 25-28, 2026
18.11.2025
OCEANS is an annual event for global marine technologists, engineers, students, government officials, lawyers, and advocates. At OCEANS 2026 Sanya, industry thought leaders gather for four days to highlight relevant topics and current trends while creating a community of learners and influencers who consistently advance research, practices, and policies for the marine field. A premier partner event presented by the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society.
