Tag Archives: maritime robotics

Fincantieri Builds Integrated Underwater Technology and Services Platform With NextGeo, WSense, Graal Tech and Defcomm

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri is pursuing four strategic acquisitions to strengthen its Underwater segment through marine survey services, underwater communications, autonomous underwater vehicles and autonomous surface drones. The transactions involve NextGeo, WSense, Graal Tech and Defcomm and require an initial investment … Read the full press release

Thales Signs Agreement to Acquire Gorgé Family Stake in Exail and Plans Tender Offer for Full Ownership

(IN BRIEF) Thales has signed a binding agreement to buy the Gorgé family concert’s 35.51% stake in Exail Technologies for €134.00 per share, with the intention of acquiring the entire company through a later mandatory tender offer. The proposed offer … Read the full press release

DFKI-Led Consortium Develops Autonomous Underwater Welding Robot for Maritime Repairs

(IN BRIEF) Researchers led by the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence have developed an AI-enabled underwater welding robot capable of performing welding tasks largely autonomously. Created within the government-funded MARIOW project, the system combines a deep-sea robotic arm, AI-based … Read the full press release