Maritime Robotics :: Autonomous Maritime Systems

Maritime Robotics is a leading Norwegian company pioneering the development of autonomous maritime systems, with a clear vision of leading the future of maritime autonomy for safer, more sustainable ocean operations. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Trondheim, the company designs, builds, and delivers advanced Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs), also called sea drones, along with its core SEACONTROL Autonomous Navigation System. This software platform empowers both uncrewed and crewed vessels with intelligent navigation, real-time situational awareness, and efficient mission execution. In June 2026, Maritime Robotics secured a major €28 million growth investment to scale global adoption of its autonomous sea drones, reflecting strong market momentum across defense, offshore energy, oceanographic research, environmental monitoring, and maritime transportation. The company maintains a strong commitment to sustainability, zero-emission operations where possible, and practical, field-proven solutions that reduce human risk in hazardous marine environments. Its systems have been demonstrated in high-profile settings, including NATO exercises (REPMUS), partnerships with organizations such as Jan de Nul, VLIZ, and Eelume, and deployments supporting hydrographic surveys, surveillance, and long-duration data collection. Maritime Robotics offers comprehensive support through its Vehicle Control Station (VCS), data acquisition software (SeaCapture), enhanced situational awareness modules (SeaSight), and full-service integration, training, and maintenance programs.

Maritime Robotics’ robot-based products consist of a family of robust, modular Uncrewed Surface Vessels optimized for diverse maritime missions. These autonomous sea drones serve as versatile sensor platforms capable of precise data acquisition, environmental monitoring, surveillance, mapping, and support roles. All models integrate the company’s proprietary SEACONTROL autonomous navigation system, which provides waypoint navigation, heading control, collision avoidance, multi-vessel formation capabilities, real-time data visualization, and seamless remote or fully autonomous operation.

The Otter is a compact, portable catamaran-style USV designed for sheltered, coastal, river, and inland waters. Weighing just 62 kg with a payload capacity of 30 kg, it reaches speeds of 4.5 knots and offers up to 20 hours of emission-free endurance using electric thrusters and swappable battery packs. Its modular design allows single-person transport and rapid assembly, making it ideal for bathymetric surveys, water sampling, harbor inspection, and environmental monitoring in confined areas. Optional enhancements include SeaSight for 360° panoramic awareness and obstacle detection.

The Otter X builds on this platform with upgraded capabilities for more demanding coastal and river operations, maintaining the same focus on precision data collection and ease of deployment.

For larger-scale missions, the Mariner and flagship Mariner X provide significant endurance and payload capacity for open-ocean and offshore environments. The Mariner X, measuring approximately 9 meters in length, has a dry weight of 5,000 kg, top speed of 12 knots, payload capacity exceeding 1,200 kg, and the ability to remain at sea for up to 25 days. Its rugged high-density polyethylene hull, temperature-controlled core electronics, moonpool elevators for sensor deployment, large back deck with railings, and redundant propulsion systems make it exceptionally suited for hydrographic surveying, oceanographic data collection, maritime surveillance, mine countermeasures, launch and recovery of AUVs/ROVs, and long-duration monitoring. Advanced options such as radar, Starlink communications, and stabilized platforms further enhance its operational flexibility.

Maritime Robotics delivers end-to-end solutions across key sectors: marine mapping and surveying, oceanographic data collection, maritime surveillance and inspection, and maritime transportation. Its sea drones generate high-quality real-time data while minimizing environmental impact and operational costs compared to traditional crewed vessels. By combining durable hardware, intelligent autonomy software, and user-friendly control interfaces, Maritime Robotics enables organizations to conduct safer, more efficient, and sustainable operations in some of the world’s most challenging marine environments. With a growing global footprint, recent major funding, and an expanding portfolio of proven USVs, the company is well positioned to drive the widespread adoption of maritime autonomy across commercial, scientific, and defense applications.