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Curious about the future of unmanned surface vessels (USVs)? Day 1 at Oceanology International was filled with insights from industry leaders, and we've distilled the key takeaways: 🧭New vessels must be designed for autonomous operation from the start, to avoid the requiring mechanical interventions during operation. This means digitization of systems whenever possible and accommodating for maintenance with larger time intervals. MAHI's products are engineered with AUTONOMY-BY-DESIGN in mind, featuring edge computing and autonomous decision-making capabilities within configurable constraints. 🤝Reliable systems are crucial for USV operators to harness the benefits of remote and autonomous operations. MAHI products undergo rigorous testing, both virtually and physically its own testing vessels, ensuring reliable navigation so operators can focus on getting the job done. 📡With the amount of data ever expanding, selective transmission to shore is essential. MAHI technology facilitates efficient data management with onboard data storage and compression, optimizing connectivity and performance. Excited for more engaging discussions tomorrow! Swing by booth Q653 to learn how MAHI is shaping the future of maritime autonomy. See you there! 🌊 #OceanologyInternational #oi24 #MAHI #autonomybydesign #maritimeautonomy #AutonomousNavigation

✨ 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 ✨ with Vincenzo Scognamiglio, #PhD #student at PRISMA Lab on the #paper ❝𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗻𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀❞ accepted at the 2024 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS '24), June 4 – 7, Chania, Crete, Greece. 🖊 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀: V. Scognamiglio, R. Caccavale, A. De Crescenzo, P. Merone, F. Ruggiero, V. Lippiello. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸❓ The work comes from the need to replace human operators in duties that might be dangerous and organizationally expensive. Our group has been developing autonomous aerial systems for a few years, so I thought it might be worth applying our navigation framework to search for points to inspect in an industrial environment. In this way, we demonstrated the strengths of an autonomous navigation system and its potential impact on uncomfortable operations for human beings.  𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁❓  The system has been tested in both simulation and real world achieving positive results in both case studies. For the simulated experiments, we built a 10x20-meter structured environment where the drone was free to look for inspection spots indicated by fiducial markers. For real-world experiments, we set up a 5x5 meters industrial-like facility using cardboard boxes emulating obstacles. In these experiments, we employed the UAV used for the drone challenges designed by us. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁❓ We already thought of several ways to extend this work in the future. I will start focusing on the perception and detection of damages on board the drone. Then, I would like to extend the proposed approach to a multi-agent system leveraging two or three robots that simultaneously can inspect an industrial plant minimizing the time and costs of this operation. 🎞 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼: https://lnkd.in/dvwA8dkE #aircraftsystems #uav #research #ICUAS2024

👀 Ready to experience the future of industrial training? Get a sneak peek at Squint's cutting-edge solutions this week, Tuesday March 5th - 7th at the Industrial Immersive Conference! Swing by our booth to see how we're transforming SOP digitization and training processes. See you there! #Squint #SquintAI #ARinManufacturing #SOPDigitization #IndustrialXR #ImmersiveTech #DigitalTransformation #WorkforceEmpowerment #TrainingSolutions

⚡NEW USER STORY⚡ Delve into the realm of autonomous research with #NemoSens, RTsys' lightweight and portable micro-AUV. 🌊🔍 Equipped with the #RBRlegato C.T.D, NemoSens facilitates critical data collection in remote and challenging underwater environments. Cyrille Lohier, AUV project manager at RTSYS - Underwater Acoustics & Drones, walks us through the platform's capabilities, what it's like working with RBR and the RBRlegato #CTD, and why he thinks the time of #microAUVs is just beginning. 👏 Read the story here: https://hubs.ly/Q01-1SBs0 #RBRstories #oceantech

🚀✨ Discover the Future of Drones and Software Systems! ✨🛸 🔍 Get ready for an exhilarating journey into the world of drone technology and cutting-edge software systems! Our exclusive article series dives deep into the skies, uncovering the revolutionary impact of drones equipped with advanced software. 🌐🛰️ 🌟 Coming Soon! 🌟 #DroneInnovation #SoftwareSystems #FutureTech #DroneTechnology #AirspaceAviation #AirspaceDubai

Discover how drone surveys redefine industries, offering precision, efficiency, and insight. Embrace the future of data collection with Guard N Watch. #DroneSurveys #FutureTech #GuardNWatch #DroneSurveys #FutureTech #GuardNWatch #DataCollection #Innovation #IndustryRevolution #PrecisionMapping #Efficiency #Insight

Ensuring the reliability and safety of power lines is critical to maintaining our modern infrastructure. The Xer X8 UAS is a powerful solution for power line drone inspection, offering several unique benefits. 🔹 Hybrid Electric Propulsion: Extended flight time of 2.5 hours with 3 kg payload, for detailed inspection of large-scale assets without recharging. 🔹 Long-Range Capabilities: Optimised for BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) operations, the Xer X8 can cover extensive infrastructure efficiently. 🔹 High-Resolution Imaging: Equipped with cutting-edge cameras, the Xer X8 captures detailed images, identifying potential issues with precision. 🔹 Quick payload swapping: Payloads can be swapped in minutes, allowing complete mission flexibility. 🔹 Autonomous Operation: Autonomous flight planning reduces the need for human intervention and minimises safety risks. 🔹 Severe weather capability: To minimise down days, the Xer X8 is built to perform in demanding weather conditions, including high wind and extreme temperatures.  The Xer X8 is designed and produced in Switzerland by our highly skilled team. It is a game-changer for utility companies and drone service providers, enabling more efficient processes and better data quality. Elevate your power line inspection game with the Xer X8! Contact us today to learn more or schedule a demo. #PowerLineInspection #DroneTechnology #DroneInnovation #InfrastructureInspection #droneinspection #drone #UAV #UAS

🚀 Do you love flying your drone, but sometimes face challenges when there is no GPS signal available?  In environments with no satellite signals and complex surrounding obstacles, the fully autonomous S400 drone is capable of autonomously planning paths, navigating with high precision, and real-time perception of three-dimensional space. It can autonomously navigate around obstacles during flight, such as tree trunks, branches, shrubs, and power poles, enabling efficient inspection and search missions in low-altitude areas with weak satellite signals and challenging environments like forests and confined space. Operators simply need to input the target location on the software system screen, without relying on professional pilots. Furthermore, the drone transmits high-definition images and three-dimensional spatial information in real-time to ground personnel, facilitating further analysis and decision-making. Discover more 👇 https://lnkd.in/g_V6ez8c #autonomousuav #autonomousdrone #autonomousnavigationdrones #autonomousuav #AIdrone #confinedspacedrone

Join us at 19:00 BST on Thursday, August 31, for our Think Tank Growth Opportunities in Global Unmanned Systems : Revealing robust strategies for companies building drone-in-a-box solutions Drone-in-a-box solutions are rewriting the rules of the game, offering unparalleled opportunities to tackle logistical challenges and workforce shortages across various industries. 📦 Our exclusive Think Tank brings together a panel of seasoned experts to delve deep into crucial considerations and guide you toward a path of triumph! 🏆 🗝️ Discover the keys to unlock your company's potential with drone-in-a-box solutions. 🗝️ Uncover the most successful use cases and learn how to seamlessly incorporate them into your growth strategy. 🗝️ Empower your technical teams with the winning technology strategy to unleash the true power of these ingenious solutions. 🗝️ And, most importantly, learn how to effectively align use-cases and customer strategy to conquer industry challenges and drive unprecedented growth. Stay ahead of the curve and join us for an inspiring session of knowledge sharing. JOIN NOW: https://hubs.la/Q01ZLbhL0 #DroneInABox #InnovationUnleashed #ThinkTank #FutureTech #BusinessGrowth Nripendra Singh / Nils Schaefer / Ariel Avitan / Percepto - Autonomous Drones

Issue 54 February/March out now! We speak to Angelo Corsaro who explains how ZettaScale Technology’s Zenoh protocol is taking off in the robotics world by slashing the energy required for data transfer. Our dossier details the uWare Robotics uOne UUV, we reveal how this autonomous submersible can replicate the functions of multi-rotor air vehicles underwater, hoving with the same agility and using visual navigation to survey the marine environment. We also profile the DeltaHawk Engines, Inc. DHK180 and look at why this compression-ignition two-stroke engine has been 27 years in the making, achieving FAA Type Certification. Our ‘in operation’ feature’s the Rheinmetall Mission Master looking at how intelligent ground vehicles can travel where crewed missions cannot go safely, implementing medical evacuations in complex or dangerous terrain with lower risk to life. We also learn more about how Skygauge Robotics are addressing the danger to humans working at height by enabling remote ultrasonic inspections of tall structures. We discover how blueflite’s rugged Slate and Cobalt UAV’s promise reliability and durability in delivering packages anywhere, in any weather. Our insight into UUV’s unearths how underwater uncrewed vehicles are taking exploration to greater depths, with missions often lasting months at a time. Read the digital issue here ➡https://lnkd.in/e7vTMZuY #uncrewedsystemstechnology #UAV #UGV #UUV #autonomoussystems