SMAUG Project team interviews!
We are thrilled to present our remarkable team and the collective journey we are embarking upon to a safer maritime environment!
As we gather in unity, each consortium partner brings a unique set of skills, perspectives, and expertise that contribute to the dynamic tapestry of our collaboration. The SMAUG team forms a cohesive force driven by a shared vision and a commitment to excellence aiming to improve and enhance the security of ports and their entrance routes.
A highly experienced consortium consisting of 22 partners including Universities, Research Centres, SMEs, Law Enforcement Agencies, Public authorities, Coastal / Border guards and Private organisations which span across 7 EU countries (Spain, Estonia, France, Italy, Germany, Greece, Norway) countries shaping the SMAUG consortium!
Let’s sail away to meet the SMAUG partners.
Maritime Robotics(Norway)
Torbjørn Houge introduces Maritime Robotics and his views on the SMAUG project!
Let us know more about yourself. How your expertise is linked with the project. What drives you to be involved in the project?
Maritime Robotics is a leading provider of autonomous navigation systems and Uncrewed Surface Vessels. Delivering solutions to customers and partners worldwide for nearly two decades, we are committed to making the benefits of autonomous technology more accessible for the maritime industry. We specialize in maritime autonomy for surface vessels, creating innovative solutions for a wide range of maritime applications, including marine mapping and surveying, oceanographic data collection, transportation, and maritime surveillance and inspection. Our goal is to enable safe, sustainable maritime operations with cost-effective, reliable autonomous solutions.
Maritime Robotics’ role in SMAUG. In which activities you are involved? Which results do you expect to generate?
Maritime Robotics will in the project further develop our software for 3D scanning using sonars. This will enable live inspection based on the sonar data, allowing the time from data collection to action based on information to be significantly reduced. In addition, integrating the tethered drone system from Elistair will enable the Maritime Robotics USV to monitor the harbour areas above and below water continuously.
How do you think SMAUG is expected to impact the community?
SMAUG will impact the community by advancing the technology levels in multiple areas and bringing these together in systems of systems. Digitalization and the use of robotic systems move the observation from a man in a vessel, or a diver, into a control room where monitoring can be done continuously.
And finally, what is the most exciting part of the SMAUG project?
The most exciting part of the project for Maritime Robotics is the opportunity to integrate new payloads on our USVs, enabling functionalities that have not been available before. This allows us to test novel capabilities and develop use cases on top of these that further expand the use of uncrewed systems.
Explore Maritime Robotics: https://www.maritimerobotics.com/
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