Here at Liquid Robotics, we have always had a special place in our hearts for humpback whales. Many of you may know the original application for the Wave Glider was to capture the “singing” of humpback whales as they migrated to Hawai’i. Working with the...
What could you do with a robot in the water 24/7? Get extreme current data in real-time, measure seafloor motion with millimeter accuracy, monitor downhole pressure and temperature during well P&A, and more. Today, the offshore energy industry faces tremendous pressure to restructure its base...
Off the coast of northern Chile, where the Nazca plate meets the South American plate, scientists from GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel have installed a network of sensors to measure and track seafloor motion. Their goal is to better understand earthquake and tsunami...
The recent Advanced Naval Technologies Exercise (ANTX) was an impressive demonstration of advanced unmanned systems. Over the course of two days, in two separate but thematically linked locations, dozens of technology concepts were mobilized and demonstrated. Hundreds of participants and visitors from government and industry...
With advances in sensor technology and autonomous systems, scientists are now able to measure seafloor motion down to millimeter-scale accuracy through two miles of seawater. This emerging scientific field of seafloor geodesy is not only opening up research opportunities, but also commercial applications in areas...
One of the core ways we help support our customers’ missions is with our piloting services. So what exactly does a Wave Glider pilot do? Eric Niven, one of our most experienced Mission Support Specialists, and Marc Sallaberry, who leads our Mission Support Operations team,...
Wave Gliders have completed missions all around the world, but some areas present more challenges than others. Operating at high latitudes can be one of the biggest tests. At high latitudes, the first thing we need to consider is the lack of sunlight. Without enough...
Seeing what unmanned systems can do in the ocean is important on many levels. When coupled with data access, this type of transparency encourages collaboration, inspires new ideas, and demonstrates what is possible as both manned and unmanned systems work together. The digital life we...
Introduction Coastal communities around the globe are seeking better ways to understand and manage regional ecosystems. They depend on the ocean to sustain economic opportunities, ensure food security, and safeguard fragile environments and species. For harvesters, scientists, and government organizations in Nova Scotia, Canada, timely,...
You wouldn’t launch a rocket without first putting together a detailed flight plan. It’s the same with the Wave Glider. Mission planning, including operational risk assessments, is a big part of how we help our customers ensure mission success. I sat down with Marc Sallaberry,...
When I first came to Liquid Robotics, I worked the night shift piloting Wave Gliders, and I had people calling in with all kinds of questions. That’s one of the reasons I volunteered to lead the training program. I’m very passionate about helping our customers...
AUVSI’s annual XPONENTIAL conference is evolving from one focused on just aerial vehicles to one that encompasses all unmanned systems. This year’s event offered a great opportunity to share lessons learned and successes from multiple years of unmanned vehicle operations in remote and harsh environments....