News / Unlocking Success with Hitec Commercial Solutions /

Revolutionizing Safety at Sea: The New Machine Vision-Based Maritime Autonomous Surface Collision Avoidance System

hitec.webp

Brushless Servo Actuators & Linear Actuators for UAV, Robotics & Unmanned Systems

Revolutionizing Safety at Sea: The New Machine Vision-Based Maritime Autonomous Surface Collision Avoidance System

Integration of Robosys’ Voyager AI intelligent navigation software together with SEA.AI’s Sentry enables vessels to benefit from market-leading obstacle and collision avoidance that is further enhanced by non-fatigue optical algorithms


Robosys’ Voyager AI smart autonomous navigation integrates with SEA.AI to provide advanced solutions for vessels like tugs

Revolutionizing Maritime Navigation: The Robosys and SEA.AI Partnership

Robosys Automation, in collaboration with SEA.AI, is pioneering the progress of an innovative maritime navigation and collision avoidance system that utilizes advanced AI-driven machine vision technology. This groundbreaking system is set to redefine how vessels operate on the water.

First of Its Kind in the Industry

Designed specifically for a shipping operator in the Mumbai area, this system will be the first commercial vessel globally to incorporate an integrated Perception System, facilitating both crewed and uncrewed maritime operations, including remote and autonomous functionalities.

Enhanced safety Features

The combination of Robosys’ Voyager AI navigation software and SEA.AI’s Sentry technology equips vessels with state-of-the-art obstacle and collision avoidance capabilities. This integration is further enhanced by fatigue-free optical algorithms, ensuring continuous vigilance.

SEA.AI Sentry Product
SEA.AI Sentry Product

Seamless Integration for Optimal Performance

The Robosys and SEA.AI systems work together through sophisticated software interfaces, providing timely alerts to crews and remote operation centers about potential obstacles on the water’s surface.By leveraging cutting-edge camera technology alongside AI, SEA.AI can identify and categorize objects that traditional systems like radar or AIS might overlook.

Upcoming Sea Trials

The installation of the integrated Robosys Voyager AI and SEA.AI system has been successfully completed, with the first vessel set to commence sea trials shortly.

Broader Benefits Beyond Safety

While the machine vision system significantly enhances safety and offers extensive 360° situational awareness for various types of vessels—including commercial ships, government crafts, and luxury yachts—the Voyager AI system also contributes to improved fuel efficiency through intelligent route optimization.

Advanced Risk Assessment

The SEA.AI machine vision system meticulously analyzes pixel data from thermal and low-light cameras to evaluate the risk levels of surrounding floating objects. This pioneering technology employs advanced deep learning techniques and a continually expanding database of over 9 million annotated marine objects to accurately classify potential hazards.

Comprehensive Navigation Solutions

The Voyager AI System integrates data from machine vision with other tracking sources, such as Radar and AIS, to either recommend or autonomously navigate the vessel, considering all navigational and shipping hazards. This system has been successfully tested on vessels up to 320 meters in length.

Exceptional Detection Capabilities

With an extensive detection range, the system boasts the widest detection angle and the fastest detection frequency available, significantly enhancing performance even in challenging sea conditions.

Robosys SEA AI Voyager screenshot
Screen view of Robosys’ VOYAGER AI

Expert Insights

Nigel Lee,Chief Strategy Officer at Robosys,remarked,“In 2022,we recognized the necessity for enhanced optical reassurance for both crewed and uncrewed vessels,fulfilling the visual lookout requirements of COLREGS Rule 5 without fatigue. Witnessing the first vessel equipped with this essential solution is a significant milestone in our mission to enhance maritime safety.”

Marcus warrelmann, CEO of SEA.AI, added, “Bringing our collaboration with robosys to fruition is incredibly rewarding. Our unique Maritime Machine Vision technology offers vital optical reassurance, marking a significant advancement in maritime safety. This accomplishment underscores our commitment to innovation and our goal of positively impacting the industry.”

Explore cutting-edge collision avoidance and obstacle detection technologies>>

md series ip65 rated heavy duty actuators.webp
Brushless Servo Actuators & Linear Actuators for UAV, Robotics & Unmanned Systems

9320 Hazard Way, Suite D, San Diego, CA 92123 USA

Send Message

Supplier's Products

Discover the Power of Precision: HSB Brushless Actuator Series
20mm high performance actuators with titanium gears
Unleashing Precision: Discover the Power of SG Series Brushless Actuators!
Brushless actuators with high performance DC motors
Unleashing Precision: Discover the Power of DB Series Brushless Actuators
Brushless servo actuators for industrial-grade applications
Unlocking Precision: The Power of HLS12 Linear Actuators
Servo linear actuators for UAVs, robotics & unmanned vehicles
Unleashing Precision: Discover the Power of MD Series Actuators!
Heavy-duty and UAVCAN servo actuators for robotics and unmanned systems
Discover the Power of the Linear CAN Series: Unleashing Innovation in Connectivity!
DroneCAN-Enabled Linear Actuators with Programmable Stroke and Speed

More News from Unlocking Success with Hitec Commercial Solutions