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The Brain of the Autonomous Vessel

Satellite AI Navigation

An advanced sensor and AI suite that lets the ECOMAR USV operate autonomously across hundreds of kilometers of open ocean.

Performance Metric
24/7
Connected & Supervised

Real-time situational awareness through Starlink Maritime and a multi-sensor array — anywhere in Madeira's offshore zones.

How ECOMAR sees, thinks and reports

Autonomy that Doesn't Compromise on Safety

Autonomous navigation in the Madeira archipelago is not a trivial problem. Steep volcanic underwater slopes, unpredictable currents, commercial shipping lanes and dense marine life all create a complex operational environment. ECOMAR addresses this with a multi-layered stack: scientific-grade ocean sensors, redundant positioning systems, AI-powered route optimization, and a permanent Starlink Maritime uplink that keeps the shore station in the loop at every moment.

Satellite AI Navigation
Four pillars of autonomous operation

Navigation Subsystems

ai:NAV

AI Navigation Engine

Onboard AI for route planning and dynamic decision-making.

  • Computer vision for surface obstacle detection
  • Reinforcement-learning optimized route planning
  • Adaptive control based on weather and sea state
  • Edge processing — operates without continuous connectivity
What the onshore team can do in real time

Mission Control Capabilities

Live HD video feed from multiple onboard cameras
Real-time telemetry: position, depth, speed, fuel, battery
Remote mission scheduling and re-routing
Direct override of autonomous decisions when needed
Sensor data archive for scientific and operational analysis
Multi-vessel fleet management interface
Automatic safe-return protocol in case of connectivity loss
Open API for partner integrations (research, regulators)

Curious about the AI and sensor stack?

Schedule a technical conversation with our autonomy team.

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