Sea Machines Robotics

Introducing SELKIE, the new USV from Sea Machines Robotics. Powered by the SM300 Autonomous Command and Control system, SELKIE combines our robust autonomous system on the most optimal platform, so you can experience and utilize autonomy hassle-free.   SELKIE is... 💪 Rugged 💪 Constructed from HDPE, SELKIE’s hull is resilient to impact. Capable of up to Sea State 5 Integrated cargo bay for long-range logistics, even in challenging conditions.   🛡 Reliable 🛡 The SM300 Autonomous Command and Control provides robust autonomous capabilities that has over 20,000 hours of on-water testing and client use time. ✅ Easy to Use ✅ We make autonomy accessible through an ENC-based User Interface, simply click and drag to set waypoints, and you’re off! As its shapeshifting mythological namesake, SELKIE excels as a conventionally piloted #boat or in her primary format as an #AutonomousVessel, commanded from anywhere  === ⚠ Discover SELKIE for #HydrographicSurvey, #SAR, and more now: https://lnkd.in/gna3-SP9 #SMRSELKIE #AutonomousVessel #MaritimeIndustry #MaritimeTech #Boston

💫 3 Reasons Why Survey Vessels Should Install Starlink Onboard 💫 1. Better Coverage 🌐 4G and LTE connectivity can be unreliable in remote areas. Starlink provides more consistent coverage, ensuring you stay connected wherever you are. 2. Instant Data Transmission ⏳ Skip the traditional process of collecting data, returning to shore, and then uploading. With Starlink, you can transmit data in real-time as you collect it, reducing downtime and speeding up your workflow. 3. Remote Data Processing 📶   Take advantage of global time zones. Starlink allows for remote data processing, so your team can work on data while you’re still at sea, further minimizing downtime.    We use Starlink on our test vessel, Maverick (pictured), and while 4G and LTE can be spotty—even in Boston—Starlink has consistently delivered reliable coverage. Have you considered using Starlink for your surveys? Let us know! 🌐🚢 #HydrographicSurvey #Starlink #UnmannedVessel #USV #Tech #Maritime #Boston

The complete detailed guide to autonomous vessels for hydrographic survey in 2024 🚢🔍 For this month’s blog, we’ve created an in-depth guide on the capabilities, functions, and features of autonomous vessels for offshore construction, dredging, cable laying, and more! Link in the comments 🔗 #HydrographicSurvey #AutonomousVessel #USV #Maritime #Tech #Boston

Our European Director, Peter Holm, will be at SMM Hamburg this year! 📍 Where: Hamburg Messe + Congress, Germany 🗓️ When: 3-6 September Don’t miss the chance to chat with Peter about all things autonomy! #USV #UnmannedVessel #Maritime #Tech #Hamburg

Sea Machines is proud to be included in Silicon Valley Defense Group’s 2024 #NATSEC100 list of top venture-funded, national security-focused, and dual-use #startups. We’re honored to be listed alongside #innovators like SpaceX, Groq, and others. Link to the full article in the comments! #MaritimeIndustry #Maritime #USV #AutonomousVessel #VC #MaritimeTech #Boston #Tech

Within just 10 minutes of learning the SM300 UI, Dimitris was remotely controlling our test boat in Boston—all the way from his home in Greece!   Dimitris Chatzimichail is the lucky winner of our ‘Win A Spin’ contest from last month, earning the chance to take our Boston test vessel out for a spin! Although an experienced mariner himself, Dimitris has never used the system before but was able to pick it up easily, noting similarities between the SM300 UI to #ECDIS. Watch on to see our test vessel captain Kelsey Longhi and Dimitris plot waypoints, lay grids, and more below! #Giveaway #Tech #MaritimeTech #MaritimeIndustry #Boston

Why SELKIE is perfect for Hydrographic Survey 🔍 SELKIE was created with #survey operations in mind, inside and out. On the software side, the SM300 Autonomous Command and Control that powers SELKIE makes it easy to set low-depth areas and survey grids, as well as full integration with #Hypack and #Qinsy , so you can import pre-planned missions the way you're used to. On the hardware side, SELKIE features Seakeeper gyroscope for data integrity, long-range capability for extended survey missions, and a multibeam flange for equipment options. #SMRSELKIE #Maritime #AutonomousVessel #MaritimeIndustry 

❓ What’s the difference between self-driving cars and self-driving boats? 🌊 Working with USVs, this is a question that crops up a lot. So, I thought I’d take a second to list some of the factors that make the tech behind these two applications totally different! 🛑 Stopping/Braking  On dry land, braking relies on friction between the tires and the road to counteract inertia. On water, however, the system must calculate for a longer stopping distance as water resistance is a weaker force compared to friction on dry land, making the math a little more complicated! ↪ Turning  On land, turns are straightforward—you just follow the road. On water, wind and currents affect heading, how early or late to turn, and more. As I’m sure many of you know, the direction you steer isn’t always the direction you go. 🛣 Roads  Speaking of following roads, highways on water are slightly different than on land. While channels have clearly defined traffic lanes, open sea is a different story. Autonomous vessels must be able to comply with COLREGs to be able to safely and correctly navigate around other vessels at sea when there are no ‘roads’ present! ⚓ Navigating on water is a whole different ballgame, which is why I think it’s so cool that we’ve created such a robust autonomy system with the SM300 Sea Machines Robotics

We had SO much fun at MOOS-DAWG ‘24! Our test vessel, Maverick, and the SMR team had a great time at Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus demonstrating the capabilities of our SM300 Autonomous Command and Control system. The SM300 autonomy kit uses a PLC for low level vessel control, as well as an autonomy computer for processing higher level behaviors and route execution. For this demo, we showed how Maverick can be remotely controlled via our wearable Wireless Remote Helm or run fully autonomous missions from our UI. We are grateful for our collaboration with MIT and the MOOS team! #MIT #Tech #Maritime #USV #Robotics #Boston #MaritimeIndustry