ecoSUB Robotics Platform Family
AUV
The ecoSUB Robotics Platform Family consists of compact and lightweight Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) designed for diverse scientific, commercial, and defense applications.
Mission Profile
The ecoSUB platform family is engineered for versatile underwater data acquisition, offering a cost-effective and easily deployable solution for various maritime operations. Its primary role involves conducting autonomous surveys and collecting environmental data in challenging and remote underwater environments, ranging from shallow coastal waters to deeper ocean regions. The compact size and low logistical footprint of ecoSUB AUVs enable rapid deployment from small vessels or even shore, making them ideal for time-sensitive missions or operations in areas with limited infrastructure. They are particularly suited for tasks requiring persistent presence and precise data collection over extended periods.
In scientific applications, ecoSUB AUVs are employed for oceanographic research, marine biology studies, and environmental monitoring, collecting data on water column properties, currents, and seabed characteristics. For commercial use, they support hydrographic surveys, infrastructure inspection, and resource exploration. Within the defense sector, these platforms can be utilized for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), mine countermeasures (MCM), and port security, providing critical situational awareness without risking human divers or larger, more expensive assets. The modular design allows for customization with various sensor payloads, adapting the platform to specific mission requirements and enhancing its utility across different domains.
Key Features
- ▸Compact and lightweight design for easy deployment and recovery.
- ▸Modular payload section supporting diverse sensor integration.
- ▸Multiple variants optimized for different mission profiles and depth ratings.
- ▸Autonomous navigation and mission execution capabilities.
- ▸High endurance and range relative to their small size.
- ▸Suitable for both shallow and deep-water operations.
- ▸Low logistical footprint, deployable from small platforms.
- ▸Cost-effective solution for persistent underwater data collection.
Specifications
- ceiling
- 500m (ecoSUBm/u)
- configuration
- Cylindrical torpedo-shaped AUV
- endurance
- Up to 100 hours (ecoSUBm)
- mtow
- Approx. 12 kg (ecoSUBm)
- payload
- Modular, configurable for various sensors (e.g., CTD, ADCP, camera)
- propulsion
- Electric motor with propeller
- range
- Up to 200 km (ecoSUBm)
- speed
- Up to 3 knots
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About the Manufacturer
ecoSUB Robotics appears in the Unmanned Systems Technology platform directory as a manufacturer of unmanned vehicles and autonomous systems. The company's published focus: compact & lightweight auvs for scientific, commercial & defense applications. Operating from Southampton, United Kingdom, ecoSUB Robotics serves customers across defense, public safety, industrial, and commercial markets. Visit the official site for current platform specifications, payload options, and procurement information.