BURNABY, BC, CANADA, -- Cellula Robotics, a leading innovator in autonomous marine systems, announced today that its Solus-XR XLAUV (eXtra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) has successfully obtained MASS (Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship) compliance in Canada. This significant milestone follows the earlier MASS compliance of the Solus-LR AUV and underscores Cellula’s commitment to operational safety and technological advancement.
The MASS compliance process involves a rigorous evaluation of the vehicle’s safety equipment, operating procedures, control systems, and operator qualifications. By meeting these stringent standards, Cellula ensures the safe operation of the Solus-XR, particularly when it transitions to the surface.
The Solus-XR is a groundbreaking autonomous underwater vehicle designed for extended missions and demanding applications. With a length of approximately 11 meters, a width of 1.7 meters, and a weight of around 8 metric tons in air, it represents a significant advancement in the field of autonomous marine technology.
“Achieving MASS compliance for the Solus-XR is a testament to our dedication to safety and operational excellence,” said Alex Johnson, Director of Products at Cellula Robotics. “By adhering to the highest safety standards, we are enabling the deployment of advanced autonomous systems that can revolutionize marine operations.”
Cellula Robotics is committed to pushing the boundaries of marine technology and providing innovative solutions to complex challenges facing the oceanographic industry. The MASS compliance of the Solus-XR marks a major step forward in realizing the full potential of autonomous underwater vehicles. By enabling the exploration of deep-sea trenches, monitoring underwater infrastructure, and collecting data, the Solus-XR addresses critical challenges that require advanced technological solutions. This milestone paves the way for a future where the ocean's depths are better understood and protected. Cellula Robotics is proud to be at the forefront of this technological revolution, driving innovation and shaping the future of marine exploration.
About Cellula Robotics
Cellula Robotics is a world-leading developer of autonomous marine systems, specializing in the design, development, and deployment of advanced underwater vehicles (AUV) systems. With a focus on innovation and safety, Cellula is driving the future of marine technology.
Headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia with additional offices on the East Coast of Canada and the United States, Cellula employs over 80 dedicated professionals, including highly skilled engineers, designers, and technicians.
Driven by innovation and industry knowledge, Cellula is committed to crafting sustainable solutions for the defense, offshore energy and scientific sectors. Cellula's hydrogen fuel cell-powered long range AUVs address evolving demands, propelling them towards a greener future.
Cellula Robotics Expands Operations to Meet Growing Demand
BURNABY, BC, CANADA, -- Cellula Robotics, a leading provider of advanced autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), today announced a significant expansion of its operations to meet the increasing demand for its innovative products and services.
Cellula has established a new office at the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE) in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This strategic move will strengthen the company's presence on the East Coast of Canada, providing a hub for sales, product development, and design activities.
"Our expansion in Canada is a direct response to the growing demand for our AUVs in the commercial offshore energy and subsea security sectors," said Richard Mills, Chief Commercial Officer at Cellula Robotics. "By establishing a strong presence on both the East and West Coasts, we can better serve our customers and collaborate with key industry partners."
Cellula's global footprint is also expanding. The company is actively recruiting sales personnel in key markets such as the Gulf of Mexico, the United Kingdom, and other regions. This strategic expansion will enable Cellula to capitalize on emerging opportunities and solidify its position as a leading provider of advanced AUV solutions.
Neil Manning, Chief Executive Officer at Cellula Robotics added, "Cellula's continued growth and investment in its team are impressive. The new office at COVE provides a fantastic platform for the company to expand its operations in Atlantic Canada and connect with other innovative marine technology companies. We look forward to seeing Cellula's continued success.
Cellula & Metron Showcase Underwater Demonstrations to Global Clients
The “Technology Awareness Event” showcased long-endurance, autonomous UUVs capable of delivering multiple payloads in communication-restricted areas.
BURNABY, BC, CANADA, -- Cellula Robotics Ltd. is pleased to announce the successful completion of a series of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) demonstrations in partnership with Metron Inc. These demonstrations showcased the capabilities of our ANCC+Solus solution to customers from Canadian, United States, and United Kingdom defence agencies, as well as the commercial offshore energy sector.
This Technology Awareness Event marks the beginning of a series of demonstrations throughout 2024, showcasing the next-generation UUVs developed by Metron and Cellula, who announced their strategic partnership in February 2024, around the same time Cellula’s CEO Neil Manning was announced.
The demonstrations represent a significant milestone in our strategic partnership with Metron. Together, we have leveraged our expertise in hardware, software, and fuel cells to deliver a fully integrated, scalable, and production-ready UUV solution capable of meeting complex mission requirements.
The in-water demonstrations featured two versions of the ANCC+Solus platform, highlighting its versatility and adaptability for various applications. This achievement marks a significant step forward in our mission to provide cutting-edge autonomous underwater technology to the global market.
ANCC+Solus is a cutting-edge, self-sufficient aerial platform designed for extended missions. Powered by hydrogen fuel cells, it offers unparalleled endurance and range. Equipped with a diverse array of sensors, including the NORBIT WINGHEAD™, it can gather critical data in even the most challenging conditions. Its versatile payload capacity allows for customization to meet specific mission requirements, making it ideal for operations in areas with limited or disrupted communication. With its exceptional capabilities, ANCC+Solus sets a new standard for long-duration, persistent aerial surveillance.
Technology Awareness Event offered a unique opportunity to showcase the groundbreaking advancements in autonomous vehicle technology, particularly within the ANCC +Solus portfolio. Cellula Robotics was thrilled to provide attendees with an in-depth look at our innovative hydrogen fuel cell technology and production capabilities.
The morning session commenced with a guided tour of our Burnaby, Canada facility, where visitors had the chance to witness firsthand the state-of-the-art manufacturing processes behind our hydrogen fuel cells. Our experts were on hand to explain the intricacies of this clean and efficient energy source, highlighting its potential to revolutionize the transportation industry.
Following the facility tour, attendees experienced a hands-on demonstration of our hydrogen fuel cell technology. This interactive experience allowed participants to gain a deeper understanding of the technology's capabilities and its role in enabling autonomous vehicles to operate with maximum efficiency and minimal environmental impact.
In conjunction with our partners, Metron and NORBIT, we showcased the synergistic benefits of our integrated technologies. Our advanced hydrogen fuel cells, combined with Metron's Resilient Mission Autonomy and NORBIT's advanced sensor systems, create a powerful solution for autonomous vehicles that can navigate complex environments and perform critical missions with exceptional reliability.
The afternoon session was a spectacular showcase of aquatic capabilities. We conducted four missions off the coast of Vancouver, Canada, demonstrating the Solus-LR and Solus-XR's versatility and efficiency. Each mission highlighted key features tailored to our customer’s needs: seamless transit and deployment, real-time mission planning and adaptation, and advanced autonomous networking. The grand finale featured a mesmerizing synchronized swim between the two vehicles, showcasing their ability to collaborate seamlessly in multi-vehicle operations.
“Last week’s demonstrations showcased the power of collaboration and teamwork between Metron, Cellula, and NORBIT, as we advance the art of the possible in the undersea domain," stated Van Gurley, CEO of Metron Inc. “We are jointly delivering truly disruptive innovation in UUV capabilities, rapidly fielding solutions that can scale with our customer’s requirements. The in-water demonstrations highlighted the remarkable impact the ANCC+Solus UUV solutions deliver. These aren’t just design ideas, these are actual vehicles, in the water, proving our capabilities for full autonomy, ease of operations, and adaptative and precise mission planning for complex extended missions.”
Cellula’s Neil Manning stated: “The Technology Awareness Event gave us the opportunity to demonstrate not only our technology but also the strength of our partnership. Combining unique, long range autonomous underwater vehicles with the mission-based autonomy of Metron in front of key end-users showed the potential of what is achievable. Our ultra long-range AUVs enable operators to imagine mission profiles that were not feasible until now.”
Peter K. Eriksen, Business Unit Director, NORBIT Oceans commented “It is important to demonstrate both system performance and functionality, so with our sensor suite involving WINGHEAD™ Forward Looking and Bathymetric multibeam sonars, together with PingDSP 3DSS™ imaging 3D sidescan technology as well as INNOMAR Sub Bottom Profilers, the Technology Awareness Event provided a valuable market partner platform to highlight the capability and need for high resolution, clean and mission ready payload sensors on vehicles. We now look forward to extending our cooperation with Cellula together with Metron to provide the mission ready operational sensor delivery.
Cellula Robotics Ltd.
Cellula Robotics Ltd. is a proudly Canadian, privately owned, world-leading marine technology company focused on revolutionizing underwater survey and security through advanced, modular long endurance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) systems.
Headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia with additional offices on the East Coast of Canada and the United States, Cellula employs over 80 dedicated professionals, including highly skilled engineers, designers, and technicians.
Driven by innovation and industry knowledge, we are committed to crafting sustainable solutions for the defence, offshore energy, and scientific sectors. Our hydrogen fuel cell-powered long range AUVs address evolving demands, propelling us towards a greener future.
Our unyielding commitment to quality is evident through our ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System that not only underscores our dedication to excellence but also reflects our ability to consistently surpass the expectations of our clients. www.cellula.com
About Metron Inc.
Metron Inc. is an award-winning, trusted provider of advanced research, scientific, and software solutions for government and commercial markets. The Company delivers a competitive edge for our customers in five key areas: analytics, autonomy, decision support, sensor processing, fusion, and custody. Our multi-domain expertise spans Bayesian inference, probabilistic modeling, artificial intelligence, machine learning, tracking and data fusion. Grounded in a first principled approach, Metron solutions transform information into intelligent action.
Founded in 1984, Metron is employee-owned and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with U.S. locations in Portland, Denver, San Diego, and Honolulu. www.metsci.com
NORBIT Oceans
NORBIT Oceans delivers tailored technology solutions to the international maritime markets. The diversified customer base includes survey companies, research organizations, military, governmental institutions, dredging companies, rental companies, offshore construction clients, and marine contractors.
Through Oceans, NORBIT specializes in designing and developing a range of different sonars, including wideband multibeam sonars, 3D sidescan sonars; sub bottom profilers, and long-range surveillance sonars, for exploring the ocean space.
NORBIT bathymetric sonars are used for seabed mapping, construction support, inspection, and subsurface navigation with multiple other applications subsea. NORBIT is also a provider of security and monitoring solutions for detecting and monitoring activity at sea. Using forward looking sonars allows detection of threats below the surface and NORBIT technology can be used for obstacle avoidance on underwater vehicles such as AUVs; mine countermeasures and threat target detection and tracking of divers or other moving objects to critical infrastructure.
Additionally, monitoring solutions above the water surface are provided through an integrated offering, where NORBIT delivers sensors, control systems, and surveillance solutions, providing the customers with a single common operational picture for decision support and operational risk management. Furthermore, NORBIT also offers other technologies and products in some selected niches in the maritime domain. www.norbit.com
Cellula Robotics Welcomes Richard Mills to Leadership Team Amidst Global Expansion
Burnaby, BC — Cellula Robotics is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Mills as its new Chief Commercial Officer. A seasoned expert with over 16 years in the autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) industry, Richard joins the company at a pivotal time of growth and innovation.
Cellula Robotics is experiencing rapid growth, driven by its innovative approach and expanding market presence. As part of its global expansion initiative, the company recognized the need for a leader based in the UK who understands the intricacies of the subsea industry and shares Cellula’s vision for the future.
Richard’s extensive experience and commitment to excellence make him an ideal fit for Cellula. He began his career in the subsea industry with International Submarine Engineering (ISE) Ltd. in Vancouver, Canada. He then spent a decade leading Kongsberg Marine Robotics' sales team, where he honed his skills in driving business growth and fostering industry relationships.
Richard has been an active member of the Society of Underwater Technology's Panel on Underwater Robotics and a life member of the Marine Technology Society. He has volunteered as a technical reviewer for the IEEE OES Oceans conference for over a decade and served as a board member for Eelume AS.
"I am very excited to be joining Cellula at such a pivotal time in the AUV industry," said Richard Mills. "The adoption of long-range systems by the subsea and seabed warfare community across the defence sector is accelerating. We are also seeing offshore energy operators evaluate long range autonomous vehicles, especially where lifecycle emissions are a growing consideration. When we couple long endurance with the ability to loiter, deploy, and potentially recover off-platform assets, the operational future is almost unlimited across defence, commercial, and science applications. The Solus range of hydrogen-powered AUVs provides a real opportunity to do something quite different."
Neil Manning, CEO, added, “Appointing Richard as our Chief Commercial Officer enables wider international growth, with that Cellula needs a highly experienced C-Suite across multiple time zones for consistent client engagement. With Richard joining us and bringing his experience, this also attracts more talent internationally into Cellula. Our Vancouver-based team has proudly established itself as one of the most talented and experienced Autonomous underwater vehicle teams in the market today. Cellula’s subsea hydrogen fuel cell technology and engineering team have developed and successfully built over 20 vehicle systems prior to, or during their employment with Cellula. Richard's market approach and network within the Marine Autonomy market made him a clear choice for Cellula's growth plans. I’m excited to have Richard as part of the Cellula team, matched with our technology partners we’re confident in establishing a stronger market position to meet long-endurance multi-functional marine robotic systems.”
Cellula Robotics is poised for continued growth and innovation, driven by its commitment to sustainable, autonomous underwater solutions. The addition of Richard Mills to the leadership team reinforces this commitment and positions the company for success in an evolving global market.
About Cellula Robotics
Cellula Robotics Ltd. is a Canadian, privately owned, world-leading marine technology company focused on revolutionizing underwater security through advanced Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) systems.
Headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, with additional offices on the East Coast of Canada and the United States, Cellula employs over 80 dedicated professionals, including highly skilled engineers, designers, and technicians.
Driven by a mission to redefine the paradigm of underwater security, Cellula Robotics Ltd. harnesses the potential of cutting-edge AUVs to change the way the world approaches subsea security. Through innovation and industry knowledge, the company is committed to crafting sustainable solutions for the defence, mineral exploration, and energy sectors. Cellula's hydrogen fuel cell-powered long-range AUVs address evolving demands, propelling the company towards a greener future.
Cellula's unyielding commitment to quality is evident through its ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, which underscores its dedication to excellence and reflects its ability to consistently surpass client expectations.
Mission: Change the paradigm of underwater security.
Vision: Using sustainable, autonomous solutions to collect data on a scale to match the vastness of our oceans.
Tagline: Proven, Trusted Autonomy
Core Values
Excellence: Unyielding commitment to surpass expectations through dedication and a relentless work ethic.
Reliability: Dedicated to being a reliable partner, upholding commitments, and delivering quality solutions while prioritizing safety and environmental responsibility.
Innovation: Thriving on creativity and pioneering change to lead the industry with sustainable and groundbreaking solutions.
Adaptability: Agile and responsive to market shifts and client demands, encouraging innovative problem-solving.
Cellula Robotics is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of the organization. The company actively works to understand and remove barriers to equity and inclusion, ensuring a culture of respect where all voices are valued.
Metron and Cellula Robotics, USA Sign a Strategic Partnership Agreement to Advance UUV Capabilities for Long Duration Operations in Dynamic Environments
Metron Inc. (Metron), a trusted provider of advanced research, scientific, and software solutions for government and commercial markets, is pleased to announce the signing of a partnership agreement with Cellula Robotics, USA Inc. (Cellula), to expand uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) capabilities for advanced operations in dynamic environments. The new agreement will leverage the expertise of both companies and address specific technical gaps in the UUV defence and offshore energy markets especially for long duration, multi-payload mission operations where communications are often denied or restricted. As part of the new alliance, Metron’s Resilient Mission Autonomy™ portfolio will be integrated into Cellula’s Solus and Imotus families of vehicles to deliver AI-enabled situational awareness and execute real-time onboard mission adaption, rerouting and replanning, all with a multi-payload management system and the flexibility for ship or port-to-port mission deployments. Cellula’s Solus-LR and Solus-XR platforms (the latter with an operational range of at least 5,000 kilometers), will be equipped with Cellula’s cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cell technology, supporting sustainable, long duration operations with zero carbon emissions. The result is a scalable UUV solution using a reconfigurable vehicle profile that will lower risk, reduce cost, and maximize mission flexibility and efficiencies to better serve the U.S. Defense, Offshore energy, subsea telecommunications, and marine scientific exploration markets.
"This strategic collaboration signifies a major milestone in harnessing the expertise of Metron and Cellula to advance the frontier of long duration, multi-payload subsea capabilities," said Van Gurley, CEO of Metron. "We are thrilled to collaborate with Cellula to deliver disruptive innovations that will enable greater capability and impact for both the U.S. Defense and commercial clients.”
“This partnership represents a shared commitment to leverage expertise in the areas of hardware, software, and fuel cell technologies to expand UUV missions for dynamic and long-duration missions,” stated Neil Manning, CEO of Cellula Robotics, USA. “ The combined brain trust of Cellula and Metron brings hundreds of years of real world expertise to solve many of the challenges seen in subsea harsh environments, and reaffirms the critical role industry has to play delivering disruptive innovations into the evolving landscape of surface and subsea maritime missions.”
As surface and subsea operations mature, government agencies and commercial companies are looking to speed up the development of uncrewed platforms that can work alone or in tandem to cover larger areas more efficiently and sustainably, especially in commercial surveys, and/or persist in the environment for very long periods of time.
As part of the collaboration, Metron and Cellula will actively deliver their joint solutions to national security stakeholders and the commercial offshore energy customers. In addition, both parties will be actively engaged in offshore energy inspection and survey technology developments which will benefit the operational planning, execution, and data deliveries for the entire offshore supply chain. The combined solution will allow for high value data to be collected and quality flagged, with the added value of adapted mission planning on location to influenced vehicle behaviors, all with a zero emissions pledge. The companies are commercializing long- operational endurance, payload- and mission-capable systems that allow for multiple weeks at sea, above and below the waves, with lower risks and reduced costs.
Neil Manning Appointed as CEO of Cellula Robotics Ltd., Elevating Leadership Role
Cellula Robotics Ltd., a global leader in fuel cell powered autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) systems, proudly announces the elevation of Neil Manning from Corporate Development Officer to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This strategic transition reflects Manning's exceptional leadership qualities and the company's confidence in his ability to drive forward its mission and vision.
Neil Manning joined Cellula Robotics Ltd. initially as Corporate Development Officer, bringing with him over 30 years of invaluable experience in the Submarine Telecommunications, Offshore Wind, and Oil & Gas industries. Throughout his tenure, Manning has demonstrated outstanding strategic acumen and a deep commitment to advancing the company's goals.
"Neil's appointment as CEO marks a milestone chapter in Cellula's journey," said Eric Jackson, President of Cellula Robotics Ltd. "His excellent leadership skills, combined with his extensive industry knowledge, have already made a significant impact on our organization. We are excited that Neil is now positioned to lead Cellula into a new era of innovation and growth."
During his time as Corporate Development Officer, Neil Manning played a pivotal role in shaping Cellula's strategic direction, driving business development initiatives and fostering key partnerships. His unparalleled expertise in identifying market opportunities and delivering innovative solutions has been instrumental in positioning Cellula as a leader in the subsea technology sector.
"I'm honored to build on Cellula's 20-year pedigree in marine engineering and autonomous systems, however the team experience extends much longer than that. Eric Jackson our founder and now President has put his trust in me to uphold our core values which I take is a great privilege" remarked Neil Manning. "Since joining the company, I have been continually impressed by the innovation and talent of our team, as well as the tremendous potential of our technology. Cellula is truly onto something special with its approach to long duration subsea autonomous vehicles, leveraging the benefits of utilising hydrogen fuel cells. This method of generating power offers a higher density approach to energy storage over battery-only systems. This innovation will change the current restrictions of manageable-size autonomous platforms, offering the required endurance to be viable for over the horizon projects - and now it's time to commercialise it. I am excited to lead Cellula as we continue to push the boundaries of innovation and make meaningful contributions to the security, exploration and sustainability of our oceans."
Under Neil Manning's leadership, Cellula Robotics Ltd. is poised to build upon its strong foundation and accelerate its growth trajectory. With a focus on driving innovation, expanding market presence, and delivering exceptional solutions to customers, Cellula remains committed to redefining the paradigm of underwater security.
Alex Johnson Named New Director of Products for Cellula Robotics
Cellula Robotics Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Johnson as Director of Products.
In his new role, Alex will spearhead the technological advancement of all of Cellula’s product lines and ensure the successful execution of build projects. "Cellula is dedicated to developing and delivering cutting-edge, high-quality, and dependable AUVs and subsea solutions. Our primary focus is on crafting customizable products that offer novel or enhanced capabilities to our clients. I am excited about the integration of our project execution and product development teams to create and manufacture these customizable solutions. In 2024, our team is poised to achieve significant milestones across each product line, concentrate on scalable production, and further capitalize on the successes we've achieved with our mission-ready prototypes," remarks Alex on his new position.
Previously, Alex served as Cellula’s Director of AUV Products, overseeing the development of the company's AUV technology.
New autonomous underwater demonstrator to be launched next year
BAE Systems has announced a collaboration with Cellula Robotics to showcase the capabilities of its new Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (XLAUV), known as Herne, on a technology demonstrator in the water in the second half of 2024.
Recent acts of sub-sea aggression highlight the strategic importance of the underwater domain, the need to protect the critical national infrastructure within it and the inherent challenges. Autonomous platforms, like Herne, could have a role in helping militaries overcome the challenge that the vast expanses of the underwater battlespace present, enabling them to monitor much larger areas without the limitations of a human crew and in a far more cost-effective way.
Herne will provide a capability built on BAE Systems’ deep understanding of its military customers to deliver the persistence and flexibility needed for the future. Its adaptable design will allow the platform to be configured to conduct operations including: anti-submarine warfare; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; and electronic warfare.
The demonstrator project, will test the ‘brains’ of the BAE Systems military XLAUV on one of Cellula Robotics’ underwater vehicles in trials set to take place next year at a facility on the south coast of England.
Cellula Robotics Ltd. Initiates Sea Trials of its Solus-XR System, Marking a Significant Project Milestone and Demonstrating Commitment to Cutting-Edge XLUUV Technology
Cellula's Solus-XR XLUUV undergoes its inaugural sea trials off the shores of West Vancouver, BC on August 29th, 2023.
Cellula Robotics Ltd. proudly announces a monumental moment in a project that commenced in early 2023, showcasing the company's dedication to advancing Extra Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (XLUUVs). The Solus-XR XLUUV has officially embarked on its highly anticipated sea trials, signifying a crucial stride in the company’s development of its long range hydrogen fuel cell powered autonomous underwater systems.
“This momentous achievement is a testament to Cellula’s enduring commitment to innovation and excellence.” Said Adrian Woodroffe, Director of Business Development at Cellula. “Through strategic partnerships and tireless dedication, the company has transformed a vision into reality with the development of the Solus-XR XLUUV, a cutting-edge testament to the future of maritime security.”
Building upon the foundation of Cellula's preceding innovation, Solus-LR, the remarkable Solus-XR XLUUV has been meticulously crafted to attain unparalleled operational ranges, reaching an impressive 5,000 kilometers. Through its port-to-port mission capability, Solus-XR removes the necessity for auxiliary support vessels, thus facilitating access to challenging and remote locations frequently encountered in Arctic sub-ice missions. Beyond the elimination of environmentally taxing high-emission support vessels, the cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cell technology developed by Cellula empowers the system to engage in sustainable operations, ensuring minimal ecological footprint.
The initial sea trials are designed to evaluate surface performance and autonomy, offering a valuable opportunity to assess the vehicle's capabilities in the dynamic context of real-world maritime conditions.
Looking ahead, Cellula Robotics Ltd has planned demonstration missions for 2024, a pivotal step in showcasing the full spectrum of the Solus-XR XLUUV's capabilities in real-world scenarios. These missions will underscore the vehicle's potential to redefine underwater security and operations, solidifying its place as a game-changing technology.
Further bolstering its achievements, the Solus-XR XLUUV proudly claims the title of the largest UUV ever developed in Canada. This accomplishment underscores the nation's capacity to drive innovation and lead in the development of cutting-edge underwater technology.
As Cellula Robotics Ltd pushes the boundaries of innovation, the sea trials of the Solus-XR XLUUV mark a defining moment in the company's journey, demonstrating its commitment to excellence and setting the stage for a new era of XLUUVs.
Cellula Awarded CHARYBDIS Phase 1 Project
Cellula Robotics has been chosen as one of 26 suppliers to be awarded a contract for the prestigious CHARYBDIS Phase 1 project. This selection marks a significant recognition of Cellula's expertise and innovation in the realm of uncrewed surveillance technologies.
Spearheaded by the Submarine Delivery Agency Autonomy Unit (SDA-AU) on behalf of Navy Develop, this venture seeks to commission an array of concept studies from diverse and credible suppliers. The overarching goal is to achieve integrated uncrewed, persistent, deployable Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Surveillance systems.
The mission of project CHARYBDIS encompasses the identification, prototyping, trials, and delivery of technologies that offer persistent, deployable, uncrewed surveillance prowess. The prime focus of this endeavor is to detect, classify, localize, and report underwater hostiles across expansive oceanic regions.
This commendable opportunity entails the execution of Phase 1 of the project, with future phases being meticulously shaped by insights garnered from the Concept Studies that will be generated through this contract.
In alignment with the Royal Navy's strategic objective to enhance their operational advantage over potential adversaries, Project CHARYBDIS emerges as a pivotal conduit. This initiative seeks to harness advancements in autonomy, robotics, and machine learning to transcend conventional methodologies, encompassing fixed infrastructure, transient sonobuoys, and crew-intensive platforms. This procurement constitutes an integral facet of Phase 1 of Project CHARYBDIS, which seamlessly integrates into the Royal Navy's Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Spearhead.
As Cellula Robotics embarks on this collaborative journey as part of the CHARYBDIS Phase 1 project, we anticipate groundbreaking contributions that will redefine the landscape of underwater surveillance and bolster national security.