SUBSEA SERVICES

Germans develop smart commercial UV systems

Two research projects involving the development of autonomous underwater vehicles for commercial maritime applications have drawn attention and official funding in Germany, writes Tom Todd.

EITAMS: an autonomous surface vehicle controls a ‘swarm’ of self-drive, interlinked UVs. (Photo Jade HS)

Two research projects involving the development of autonomous underwater vehicles for commercial maritime applications have drawn attention and official funding in Germany, writes Tom Todd.

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