Kraken Robotics stands at the forefront of high-resolution underwater imaging and power solutions for unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), also offering Robotics as a Service (RaaS) packages.
As a valued collaborator, UST is showcasing Kraken Robotics through it’s supplier profile, emphasizing the company’s innovative offerings that enable safe, efficient, and lasting exploration of the oceans. These solutions are utilized globally across various sectors,including oil and gas,offshore energy,oceanography,and defense.
discover more about their groundbreaking technologies:
Kraken’s compact interferometric synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) provides unparalleled high resolution across a swath of 200 meters on each side, while simultaneously capturing bathymetric data. The system is designed with a modular array available in lengths of 60, 120, and 180 cm, making it compatible with uuvs of nearly any size.
This system processes raw sonar data into SAS tiles in real-time, storing them on an internal hard drive or an optional removable data pod. This functionality supports embedded Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) and facilitates the efficient transfer of processed SAS data, substantially minimizing the need for extensive post-mission analysis.
With Kraken SAS, surveyors experience remarkable efficiency gains, perhaps cutting mission durations by up to 300%.
The Kraken MP-SAS (Man-Portable Synthetic Aperture Sonar) revolutionizes imaging for man-portable UUVs, achieving a swath of 100 meters per side at a resolution of 2 x 2 cm.Leveraging Kraken SAS technology, this system incorporates lightweight transducers and other SWaP (Size, Weight, and power) optimizations, enabling smaller platforms to utilize SAS survey equipment effectively.
the modular design of the MP-SAS allows for retrofitting on small UUVs with diameters ranging from 7.5 to 9 inches, facilitating straightforward field installation without recalibration. This proven technology has been successfully integrated into vehicles over 20 years old, delivering ample capability enhancements at a fraction of the cost of acquiring new UUVs.
KATFISH™ is an actively stabilized Synthetic Aperture Sonar towfish that achieves industry-leading resolutions of 2 x 2 cm. Capable of operating at speeds up to 10 knots, it provides a significant edge over slower ROV and AUV systems, enhancing Area Coverage Rates (ACR) and reducing both survey times and operational expenses.
KATFISH™ enables real-time viewing of 3 x 3 cm resolution data on the towing vessel or can transmit facts to a mothership or shore-based command center. It can be quickly deployed from various vessels using an autonomous Launch and Recovery System (LARS).
Kraken’s SeaPower™ rechargeable batteries boast exceptional energy density and longevity, designed as a modular solution adaptable for a wide range of platforms, from small to extra-large UUVs.
These advanced batteries utilize pressure-tolerant Li-ion pouch cells embedded in a silicon polymer matrix, eliminating the need for traditional housings or oil compensation. Multiple batteries can be interconnected to create power banks of up to 5 MW,and a fast charger allows for the simultaneous recharging of up to nine batteries,significantly reducing mission downtime.
Beyond their commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products, Kraken Robotics provides an array of professional services, including:
- Subsea LiDAR
- Sub-Bottom Imaging
- Acoustic Coring
- Towed SAS Surveys
for further insights into kraken Robotics’ underwater survey solutions, visit their profile page:
https://www.unmannedsystemstechnology.com/company/kraken-robotics/
