Kraken Robotics Platform Family
Unmanned Platform
Kraken Robotics develops and provides innovative high-resolution subsea imaging and power technologies for commercial, scientific, and military underwater survey missions.
Mission Profile
Kraken Robotics platforms are designed to address the critical need for high-resolution data acquisition in various underwater environments. Their core focus is on enhancing the capabilities of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) and other subsea platforms through advanced sensor technologies, particularly synthetic aperture sonar (SAS), and efficient power solutions. These platforms are employed across a spectrum of applications, including hydrographic surveying, offshore energy infrastructure inspection, mine countermeasures (MCM), and scientific research, providing detailed imagery and bathymetry of the seafloor and submerged objects. The operational doctrine emphasizes the deployment of highly autonomous systems capable of extended missions with minimal human intervention. Kraken's technology aims to reduce the time and cost associated with traditional underwater surveys by delivering superior data quality and coverage rates. Their solutions are often integrated into existing UUVs or offered as complete survey systems, enabling users to conduct precise mapping, object detection, and classification tasks in challenging deep-sea and littoral environments, thereby supporting critical decision-making for commercial ventures, scientific exploration, and naval operations.
Key Features
- ▸High-resolution Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) technology
- ▸Real-time 3D bathymetry and seafloor imaging capabilities
- ▸Advanced battery and power management systems for extended operations
- ▸Modular and adaptable sensor payloads for diverse mission requirements
- ▸Enhanced data processing and visualization tools
- ▸Designed for integration with various UUVs, AUVs, and towed systems
- ▸Capable of deep-water operations
Specifications
- configuration
- Modular Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) and towed bodies
- endurance
- Varies by platform, up to 100+ hours for some AUV models
- mtow
- Not publicly disclosed for the entire platform family
- payload
- High-resolution Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS), optical cameras, magnetometers, and other environmental sensors
- propulsion
- Electric thrusters
- range
- Varies by platform, up to hundreds of kilometers for some AUV models
- speed
- Typically 1-5 knots for AUVs
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About the Manufacturer
Kraken Robotics appears in the Unmanned Systems Technology platform directory as a manufacturer of unmanned vehicles and autonomous systems. The company's published focus: innovative high-resolution subsea imaging and power technologies for commercial, scientific & military underwater survey missions. Operating from St. John's, Canada, Kraken Robotics serves customers across defense, public safety, industrial, and commercial markets. Visit the official site for current platform specifications, payload options, and procurement information.