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Images: Kongsberg our advanced vessels systems and AUVs. Autonomy is a key disrupt IMR costs. Docking technology and wireless battery enabling capability. However, a MASS comes with same ad- charging are common technology functions for subsea dock- vanced solutions as seen for larger vessels, for navigation, ma- ing stations, USVs, AUVs and Eelume.

neuvering, propulsion, automation and power as well as com- We are working on connectivity and cloud solutions to munication, remote operation and cloud functions. MASS is a support remote operation, autonomy and ease handling of major initiative. Kongsberg builds on mature products, invests data. KONGSBERG has launched Mapping Cloud, which in development and runs stepwise test and quali? cation pro- is an open ecosystem to store, analyze and share data. The grams. ? rst version of Mapping Cloud supports the Kongsberg EM multibeam echo sounder range. We work with partners for

Can you tell us about any recent developments in your AUV the data processing solutions. We are extending the Mapping or USV portfolio for the subsea market? Cloud to offer easy handling of all data recorded in AUV and

In partnership with Eelume, Equinor and NTNU we bring USV operations, as well as the full range of KONGSBERG forward new radical technology for subsea inspection, main- sensor systems.

tenance and repair. The underwater vehicle is called Eelume and is a self-propelled robotic arm that can transit over long Will your work with the GEBCO-NF Alumni team inform distances and carry out IMR in con? ned spaces. Eelume is future autonomous vehicle commercial developments?

very hydrodynamic and capable of complex IMR. The vehi- I think AUV-USV systems will see increasing commercial cle is designed to be subsea resident, which we believe will use because of clear cost bene? ts. There will be signi? cant

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