With a keen eye on the future of underwater exploration and surveillance, Kraken Robotics takes a significant step forward in partnership with the US Navy.
A Leap into the Future of Underwater Technology
In a groundbreaking move that marks a significant advancement in underwater technology, Kraken Robotics has announced a collaborative effort with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division (NUWC) in Newport. This partnership is set to explore the realms of advanced signal processing and image enhancement techniques for Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) sensor technologies. The initiative not only underscores the importance of innovation in the field but also highlights the potential for enhanced seabed intelligence solutions.
A pivotal moment for underwater technology research
The cooperative research and development agreement encompasses a broad spectrum of technological explorations. Among these, data fusion, image registration, multi-spectral image enhancement, and automated target recognition stand out as key areas of focus. These technologies are critical for improving the accuracy and efficiency of underwater surveillance and exploration, offering promising advancements in naval defense and oceanographic research.
A History of Innovation and Collaboration
Kraken Robotics is no stranger to the world of government partnerships. Since 2012, the company has engaged in several R&D agreements with U.S. government agencies, including previous collaborations with NUWC Division Newport, NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER), and the Battery Certification and Integration Branch, Code 636 of NSWC Carderock. These partnerships have been instrumental in testing and evaluating Kraken’s suite of underwater technology solutions, including the Synthetic Aperture sonar, KATFISH Actively Controlled Towed sonar, and Pressure Tolerant Subsea Batteries.
Innovative sonar technology by Kraken Robotics
David Shea, Kraken Robotics’ CTO, emphasized the significance of this new agreement, stating, “Innovation is a core tenant of Kraken. Entering into this new cooperative agreement with NUWC will ensure our science and technology is being evaluated by the best and brightest inside the U.S. Navy, and this allows us to deepen our collaboration on the next generation of seabed intelligence solutions.”
The Future of Seabed Intelligence
The partnership between Kraken Robotics and the US Navy is poised to push the boundaries of what is possible in underwater technology. By leveraging the latest developments in machine learning and advanced signal processing, the collaboration aims to enhance the capabilities of both new and existing sensors. This not only benefits naval operations but also has far-reaching implications for oceanographic research and the broader field of marine technology.
“With several our sensors now in active use within the U.S. Navy, we are excited to deepen our focus into data enhanced processing techniques that will benefit both new and existing sensors, leveraging the latest developments in machine learning,” added David Shea, Kraken Robotics’ CTO.
As the project progresses, the global tech community eagerly anticipates the innovations that will emerge from this partnership. The collaboration between Kraken Robotics and the US Navy is a testament to the power of cooperative research and development in advancing technology for a safer and more comprehensively understood underwater world.
