Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

China HUV 001 UUV

A pair of HSU 001 autonomous undersea vehicles, seen at a 2019 military parade in Beijing. Courtesy CCTV 4. Twin propellers signal long-range cruise capability. The flat nose indicates sonar sensors. The two masts appear retractable, probably containing devices for above-surface reconnaissance and communication. The small bumps could contain homing systems.

August 20, 2021Maritime, Military, Survey

Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Form Part of China’s Marine Survey and Defense Strategies

By Inside Unmanned Systems

A wide range of underwater unmanned vehicles (UUVs) is developing in China and could be used in future conflicts, particularly…

Guardian LF1, Mark 3 underwater robot is designed to reduce the damage caused by the invasive lionfish in the Western Atlantic. Photo: RSE.

March 18, 2019Maritime

Fish-Catching ROV Developed to Save Coral Reefs from Lionfish

By Dee Ann Divis

Though underwater vehicles have long been marketed to fishermen as a tool to find the best place to cast a…

March 26, 2018Maritime

Sophisticated Sensors Playing a Key Role as Unmanned Maritime Vessel Use Grows

The increased demand for maritime systems that can collect information for organizations and governments in sectors such as defense and…