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Applied Intuition UK has partnered with Kraken Technology Group to use Axion Sim to accelerate the integration, testing, and certification of full autonomy in UK sovereign autonomous surface vessels (ASVs).
Under the partnership, Kraken Technology Group, a Portsmouth-based company that designs and manufactures fleets of ASVs already in service with multiple allied nations, will use Applied Intuition’s Axion Sim to provide a comprehensive littoral and deep-sea solution to ongoing threats. The company will utilize simulation data for enhanced autonomous operations across the fleet, having already supported users in high sea states, up to Sea State 6, and other complex conditions.
Applied Intuition UK will deploy its maritime simulation modeling tools, which model the complexities of the operating environment. These includes dynamic sea states, sea spray, sun glare, and diverse lighting conditions, critical factors for safe and reliable unmanned surface vessel performance.
By combining Applied Intuition UK’s proven autonomy development and Kraken Technology Group’s high-speed maritime engineering, the collaboration aims to deliver mission-ready capabilities across civilian and defense applications.
Tristam Constant, head of European Government and Defence at Applied Intuition UK, commented, “Our mission at Applied Intuition UK is to bring world-class vehicle intelligence to the UK defence ecosystem. As we continue to grow, it is deeply important that Applied Intuition UK brings our credible, trusted dual-use solutions to cutting-edge British companies. Partnering with Kraken demonstrates how we can combine proven autonomy technology to deliver real capability advantage to the UK and our allies.”
Mal Crease, CEO of Kraken Technology Group, added, “We are delighted to partner with Applied Intuition UK to enhance our existing autonomous maritime capabilities. With Applied Intuition’s proven software, we will support the UK and our allies as we continue to provide mission-agnostic, high-performance platforms to protect our seas.”
