Tocaro Blue is a developer of smart marine radar processing solutions that leverage the power of AI and machine learning to provide advanced perception and situational awareness capabilities for uncrewed and autonomous surface vessels (USVs/ASVs).
Smart marine radar solutions for USVs
Our solutions transform existing off-the-shelf marine radar systems into powerful perception sensors. By overcoming the weaknesses of standard radar technology such as noise and detection speed while taking advantage of the range and high performance under harsh conditions, we empower USVs with new levels of navigation and situational awareness, and improved vessel control.
Trained on a vast dataset of over two million labeled radar images, our ProteusCore software utilizes sophisticated Autofocus machine learning algorithms to automatically tune radar gain and adjust the range. The system continually optimizes detection performance based on factors such as environmental conditions, sea state, and proximity to land.
Objects in the radar’s field of view can be reliably identified, classified and tracked with precision, providing accurate context and critical real-time data that can be delivered to USV control systems to enhance navigation and collision avoidance. This innovative capability far surpasses the use of optical sensors alone, and the fusion of the two technologies ensures greater range, increased target validation and enhanced safety.
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ProteusCore
Advanced radar processing software for enhanced USV perception
ProteusCore
is a powerful software package that utilizes proprietary machine learning models to provide USVs with rapid and reliable detection, classification and tracking of hundreds of marine radar targets simultaneously. Integrating seamlessly with COTS radar products, it allows you to create next-generation perception systems that operate without the need for manual intervention, constant range and gain tuning, or human interpretation.
The versatile software requires only CPU processing, making it more cost-effective than other solutions that require more advanced and expensive computing systems. ProteusCore is designed to be embedded in your existing tech stack as an executable application. Our team will compile an executable for your OS and hardware ecosystem for deployment.
ProteusCore can be run on your existing hardware or our specialized devices, and is compatible with a variety of radars from industry-leading manufacturers such as Garmin, Raymarine, Simrad and Furuno.
Key features include:
- AutoFocus & CPU-Based Processing – Patent-pending automatic radar gain and range tuning optimized for sea state and proximity, running efficiently on CPU with no GPU requirement for low-SWaP USV integration
- Object Detection & Classification – Precise detection and classification for autonomous and remotely operated USVs, applying machine learning to enhance standard marine radar performance
- Real-Time Tracking & Alerting – Tracks hundreds of targets simultaneously, reporting speed, trajectory, closest point of approach, and enabling configurable real-time collision alerts via command and control systems
- Autonomous Navigation Support – Supplies smart autopilot systems with classified radar tracks to inform throttle and steering decisions
- Radar + Camera Fusion – Improves distance measurement, tracking accuracy, and 360° sensor coverage by integrating with machine vision systems
- Swarm Operation Scalability – Supports force multiplication and awareness coordination across multiple USVs
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ProteusCore Devkit Hardware
Edge computing solution for ProteusCore integration & evaluation
We offer a full-featured marine-grade edge computing solution that provides instant access to the complete ProteusCore API without any additional development effort, allowing you to validate the capabilities of the software under real-world conditions. The rugged device is designed for reliable operation in harsh environments and can be powered via the NMEA 2000 bus for easy integration.
The unit offers 1 Gbit Ethernet and USB connectivity for integration of additional peripherals, and also supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 4G LTE. A built-in HTML5 interface allows you to connect via any browser for remote configuration and monitoring.
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