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““By leveraging advanced GPUs to run machine learning algorithms, performing data fusion from sensors and maintaining greater situational awareness, vehicles will have the ability to adapt in real-time to their environment.”

Duane

Fotheringham

President, Unmanned

Systems, HII ydroid is a long-established, HII is not simply a larger corporate en- Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) well-known name in the subsea tity, but one with a treasure trove of ex- through our technology transfer agree-

Autonomous Underwater Vehicle perience serving the U.S. Navy with sur- ment.”

H (AUV) sector that recently had a face ships, nuclear aircraft carriers and change in corporate ownership, joining nuclear submarines. “We are also able Serving the Navy the Huntington Ingalls Industries family to leverage HII’s expertise in submarine While traditional subsea companies of companies. “The immediate impact is and ship design to provide increased manufacture product primarily for three that we are now part of a much larger capability in platform integration,” said broad targets: military, offshore energy organization and have access to those re- Fotheringham. and science, the military clients come sources,” said Fotheringham. “The Un- With the move under the HII banner with a unique set of requirements. “With manned Systems business unit consists the Hydroid brand is transitioning into the U.S. Department of Defense focus- of the REMUS, Seaglider and Proteus Huntington Ingalls Industries. Accord- ing on Unmanned Maritime Autonomy product lines as well as support to Boe- ing to Fotheringham, “the REMUS and Architecture (UMAA) and Modular ing on the Orca program, which broad- Seaglider brands will remain product Open Systems Architecture (MOSA), ens our portfolio and allows us to offer lines within the organization. We will open architecture is vital to ensuring the full range of UUVs, from small class also continue to advance REMUS as compatibility across systems, platforms to extra large class.” part of our partnership with the Woods and domains,” said Fotheringham. www.marinetechnologynews.com

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