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Quaze Technologies, a developer of wide surface wireless transfer technology, has collaborated with Vatn Systems, the manufacturer of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for the US military and allies, to enable fully autonomous, remote wireless charging in challenging maritime environments.
Through this strategic development agreement, Quaze will eliminate the need for physical connectors by embedding its QU6 wireless charging receiver into Vatn’s Skelmir S-6 AUVs, enhancing underwater robotics.
The vehicles will autonomously recharge at a remotely positioned wide-surface wireless power docking station. This will remove threats to the operator, extend operational endurance, and reduce maintenance demands. Quaze and Vatn will also be developing additional native underwater charging solutions to enhance AUV capabilities in maritime environments.
Xavier Bidaut, CEO of Quaze Technologies, stated, “This collaboration pushes the boundaries of AUV operations by removing the failure point of charging connectors and eliminating the need for human intervention. With our next generation QU6 charging ecosystem, we are delivering true autonomy and uninterrupted endurance in the maritime domain. We’re excited to work with Vatn on this groundbreaking initiative.”
Traditional recharging methods using physical connectors have proven unreliable and costly in maritime operations.
Quaze’s wirelessly powered unmanned charging technology can recharge any robot without human intervention in any environment. The company’s QU6 product generation features modular, robot agnostic receivers and transmitters developed for seamless integration and reliability in remote operations.
Vatn’s AUVs are high-performance autonomous systems built for extended subsurface missions. The underwater drones offer scalable maritime capabilities through cost-effective mass deployment, and feature advanced navigation software, operating reliably in GPS-denied, vision obscured, and communications-challenged environments.
Nelson Mills, CEO of Vatn Systems, commented, “Our collaboration with Quaze reflects Vatn’s commitment to leading the industry in deploying innovative capabilities for our customers and redefining what’s possible for the future of AUVs. The partnership represents a major advancement in autonomous maritime robotics and will enable scalable, resilient and cost-effective underwater operations.”
