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Saab Seaeye is the largest manufacturer of electric underwa- ter robotic vehicles in the world.

Saab Seaeye

Founded in 1986, it strives to offer innovative solutions trusted to

Fareham, Hampshire, U.K.

perform complex tasks in the most challenging environments on www.saabseaeye.com the planet. A wholly owned subsidiary of Saab, its has facilities in

President & CEO: Jon Robertson the U.K., Sweden and the U.S., along with substantial water tank and lake test facilities. More than 80% of its systems are exported to markets that span the globe where it is represented in 25 coun- tries. Many different market sectors deploy our robotic systems in a vast array of demanding tasks in situations where our vehicles work tirelessly for extended periods in arduous conditions.

Saab Seaeye systems come in various sizes, power and task- ing options, from man-portable inspection to deep-rated work systems, and from tethered and autonomous vehicles to remote resident robotics. The iCON intelligent control architecture accelerates system development and provides customers with easier operation and training, simpler repair and maintenance, easier upgrades and lower real through-life cost. While under operation, iCON effectively ‘thinks for itself’, leaving the oper- ator free to concentrate on the task at hand. Saab Seaeye is certi-