Bedrock Ocean Exploration :: Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)

Bedrock Ocean Exploration is a U.S.-based ocean technology company specializing in advanced Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and a cloud-native data platform for high-resolution seabed mapping, monitoring, and intelligence. The company aims to transform traditional slow, expensive, and vessel-dependent ocean surveying by offering a vertically integrated, rapidly deployable solution that delivers actionable insights faster and more cost-effectively than conventional methods.

Bedrock’s approach combines custom-built AUVs with edge computing and a modern data platform to provide high-quality geophysical survey data for critical ocean infrastructure. Their systems support industries including offshore energy (wind, oil & gas), ports & harbors, submarine telecommunications, security & defense, and scientific research.

Key robot-based products include:

• BRX AUV Fleet: A family of compact, high-performance Autonomous Underwater Vehicles designed for rapid deployment from virtually any vessel. The AUVs are engineered for efficiency, with low logistical requirements and the ability to operate in diverse marine environments. They carry advanced payloads including:
  • Multibeam Echosounder (MBES) for high-resolution bathymetry
  • Side Scan Sonar (SSS) for detailed seabed imagery
  • Sub-bottom Profiler and other geophysical sensors

The vehicles feature onboard edge computing for real-time Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), performance monitoring, and preliminary data processing during missions. This enables faster delivery of insights without waiting for full AUV recovery. The systems meet stringent IHO Special Order standards for hydrographic surveys.

Core Advantages:

• Launch from any vessel with minimal specialized gear
• Rapid mobilization and flexible scheduling
• Reduced operational footprint and lower carbon emissions
• High-resolution data for site characterization, installation planning, infrastructure monitoring, and change detection

Bedrock positions its technology as a force multiplier for ocean stakeholders, enabling more frequent, accurate, and cost-effective seabed intelligence. The company continues to expand its fleet and platform capabilities to support the growing demands of the blue economy.