Nauticus Robotics :: Advanced Underwater Robotics & Software for Commercial, Defense & Scientific Applications

Nauticus Robotics is a Houston-area (Webster, Texas) ocean technology company specializing in advanced underwater robotics and software for commercial, defense, and scientific applications. The company develops fully electric, intelligent subsea robots that reduce or eliminate the need for large support vessels, human divers, and traditional ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) operations, making underwater work more sustainable, cost-effective, and safer.

Nauticus offers a portfolio of innovative robotic platforms and software focused on autonomy, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

Key robot-based products include:

• Aquanaut: The company’s flagship autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) that can transform into an ROV. It operates in two modes — fully autonomous for long-range missions and tethered/controlled for complex intervention tasks. Aquanaut is all-electric, produces zero CO₂ emissions during operation, and features a unique shape-shifting design with powerful manipulators for subsea inspection, maintenance, and intervention. It is designed for offshore energy, aquaculture, oceanographic research, and defense missions.
• Olympic Arm: A highly capable subsea robotic manipulator arm system designed for precision intervention and heavy work. It offers strength and dexterity for complex underwater tasks.
• ToolKITT: An advanced robotics control software platform powered by AI and machine learning. It provides intuitive interfaces, autonomous behaviors, and real-time decision-making capabilities for Nauticus robots and potentially third-party systems.

Nauticus recently expanded through the acquisition of SeaTrepid International, enhancing its service offerings and operational reach in the commercial underwater sector. The company targets markets including offshore oil & gas, offshore wind, defense & security, aquaculture, and ocean science.