Solution

Aquatonomy’s autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) are built to navigate complex, GPS-denied underwater environments, delivering accurate 3D data and comprehensive coverage—even in turbid conditions. 

Our solution allows subject matter experts to focus on what matters most, completing dangerous and challenging work more quickly and safely.  

Aquatonomy brings the most advanced autonomy--proven in autonomous moon rovers, aerial drones, and urban and off-road self-driving vehicles—into the underwater domain to enable inspection and monitoring that protects critical assets and extends their service life. 

Our Team

Infrastructure Inspection

Let Aquatonomy dive deep to collect critical infrastructure data, empowering your situational awareness, decision-making, and maintenance actions—even in turbid water.

Visual and Imaging Data:

• Accurate 3D models of submerged structures with finest details 
• High-resolution video and photography 
• Sonar imaging

Structural and Geometric Measurements:

• Precise mapping of structure geometry 
• Crack detection and measurement 
• Deformation tracking 

Structural Health Indicators: 

• Corrosion mapping 
• Biofouling assessment 
• Scour and sediment mapping 

Environmental and Water Quality Data 

Ship Hull Inspection

Let Aquatonomy collect underwater data for your ship hull inspections.

Visual and Imaging Data: 

• Detailed 3D models of the hull for documentation and change tracking 
• Close-up views of the hull surface for detection of cracks, dents, rust, paint degradation, and other visible anomalies 
• Sonar imaging for identifying large-scale deformations, hull fouling, or debris. 

Biofouling and Coating Assessment 

• Measure the extent and location of marine growth, which can increase drag and fuel consumption. 
• Identify areas where anti-fouling or protective coatings have worn off, peeled, or failed 

Structural Integrity and Damage Detection

• Crack and weld data: Detect cracks, corrosion, and fatigue near weld seams, particularly in high-stress areas. 
• Indentation and dent detection: Identify impact damage from berthing or underwater debris. 
• Hull plate alignment: detect bulging, warping, or misalignment of hull plates. 

Environmental Data for Operational Profiling

Use Cases

• Routine inspections for compliance and asset management 
  
• Post-event or emergency surveys 
  
• Pre-drydock inspections conducted while afloat to minimize dry dock time 
• Asset health monitoring over time 
• Providing critical mapping and context for diving operations
  

Benefits

Access​​

Navigate complex underwater environments autonomously​

Speed​

See the big picture with the finest details​

​Data

Collect data in record breaking speed​

​Safety​

Take humans out of harms way​

Productivity​

Minimize infrastructure downtime​

​Decision​

Make confident decisions

Academic, Government, and Industry Sponsors

Aquatonomy’s platform builds on a legacy of academic excellence and field-proven research conducted at institutions including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Carnegie Mellon University, and the University of Michigan.

The foundation of Aquatonomy’s technology was made possible through the support of leading federal and industry sponsors, including the Office of Naval Research, the US Army, the Department of Energy, DARPA, the National Science Foundation, and the American Bureau of Shipping.