Kraken robotics Inc. has successfully completed its acquisition of 3D at Depth Inc.,a company renowned for its expertise in high-resolution LiDAR imaging and measurement technologies in subsea environments.
Now operating as a fully owned subsidiary of Kraken, 3D at Depth will transition to the Kraken brand while continuing to serve as a reliable partner in subsea LiDAR imaging. This acquisition enhances Kraken’s existing offerings, which include synthetic aperture sonar and sub-bottom imaging technologies.
Kraken provides a range of cutting-edge marine technology products and services designed to assist clients globally in executing intricate subsea missions, delivering superior data quality and improved operational endurance.
Greg Reid,President and CEO of kraken,stated,“We are excited to integrate 3D at Depth into the Kraken Robotics family and are eager to enhance our subsea intelligence solutions for our clients. The synergy of our combined technologies allows us to deliver top-tier solutions to our diverse customer base across commercial, defense, and marine research sectors.”
This acquisition marks a meaningful expansion of Kraken’s portfolio in advanced subsea technologies. Below is a detailed overview of its primary products and services:
Kraken Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS)
The Kraken SAS represents a significant leap in technology, enabling simultaneous imaging and bathymetric mapping while achieving remarkably high resolution, extended range, and the industry’s leading Area Coverage rates (ACR). This technology supports a variety of applications, including mine countermeasures, port security, infrastructure integrity assessments, and extensive habitat mapping, facilitating rapid and cost-effective decision-making through detailed subsea data collection.
KATFISH
Kraken’s KATFISH is an actively stabilized synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) towfish system capable of generating ultra-high-resolution data with a precision of up to 2 cm x 2 cm. The KATFISH towbody employs articulated tailfins and an advanced autopilot system to counteract motion, ensuring high-quality data acquisition and extensive area coverage.
SeaPower
The SeaPower pressure-neutral battery system from Kraken boasts double the energy density while being 46% lighter in water per kWh compared to conventional oil-compensated batteries. This remarkable energy-to-weight ratio facilitates prolonged, deeper, and more intricate underwater operations with fewer recharging intervals.
Service Offerings:
LiDAR Survey
Underwater LiDAR surveys provide precise and thorough data, enabling informed decision-making regarding underwater assets and infrastructure in a cost-effective and low-risk manner. Applications span across offshore oil and gas, nuclear, hydroelectric sectors, as well as defense, security, and marine research.
SAS Survey
Kraken’s KATFISH towed synthetic aperture sonar surveys significantly enhance existing offshore energy and defense survey operations, capturing higher quality data over broader areas at accelerated speeds compared to traditional towed sidescan sonar.
Sub-Bottom Imaging
Kraken’s Sub-Bottom Imaging services utilize advanced acoustic technology to visualize beneath the seabed. The Sub-Bottom Imager (SBI) provides 3D data that clarifies subsea lithology and potential hazards, thereby minimizing risks associated with offshore operations.
Acoustic Coring
The Acoustic Corer employs elegant acoustic technology for sub-seabed analysis, optimizing offshore installation projects. By bridging geophysical and geotechnical examination methods,it produces a 3D acoustic core with a diameter of 14 m and depths exceeding 50 m.
