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V V V V “Modularity of sensors will be a key driver for the AUV market as new technology is coming at very fast rate.”

Stefan Reynisson,

General Manager,

Teledyne Gavia time con? dence that the vehicle and sensors are performing demand for energy and security. As our energy needs drive properly. HUGIN and MUNIN can provide a comprehensive exploration and production into harsher environments and data set including bathymetry of the pipe trench, sidescan im- our security needs drive maritime operations into uncharted agery of the surrounding sea? oor and a photo-mosaic of the waters, AUV’s will play an increasingly critical role in reduc- entire pipe length. ing the risk to human life, and increasing the ef? ciency with

There are still tasks that an AUV cannot conduct where which we are able to ensure a safe and prosperous future for

ROVs remain the tool of choice. For example, an AUV cannot generations to come.

manipulate a valve with the required level of real time control and supervision to meet legislative requirements.

How is your company investing today in AUV technology?

Mills, Kongsberg

Big picture, what signs or indicators do you monitor to gauge the Kongsberg Maritime has a permanent R&D team that is al- ways working on new vehicle behaviors and capabilities. New future direction of the AUV market? What are those signs/ requirements are being identi? ed by our customers all of the indicators telling you now?

time. Our research and development team implement the com-

Byus, Blue? n

Operating primarily in the defense and commercial sectors, mercially necessary new sensors and vehicle equipment. The the short term indicators for our business are signaling some team also works on future technology and capabilities that the challenging times when we look at shrinking defense budgets market has not yet identi? ed. The next generation of vehicles and the current price of oil; however the long term viability is always being dreamt of, along with new levels of autonomy of the AUV market is undeniable when we look at the global to take AUVs where they have never been before.

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