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OCIUS demonstrates ‘man portable’ USV prototype at Autonomous Warrior 18 Wargames
December 13, 2018
Ocius technology Ltd is building a new network of renewable energy powered unmanned surface vessels and today launched a ‘man-portable’ version of the Bluebottle USV. “We’ve had a number of enquiries for small self sustaining USVs that can be deployed easily from a deck or beach.” Ocius CEO Robert Dane said. “This prototype was designed […]
Read MoreOCIUS Christens next generation of BlueBottle “BOB”.
November 29, 2018
Following our AGM on Tuesday, 27th November, 2018 as well as celebrating OCIUS’ success at the recent Wargames, the team from OCIUS, shareholders and special guests cheered as Blanche d’Alpuget christened our next generation Bluebottle “BOB” in honour of our ex-Chairman, the Honourable Bob Hawke AC. “So here, today,” said Blanche, “we have a history-making […]
Read MoreOCIUS Technology Awarded Defence Innovation Hub contract
November 22, 2018
The Defence Innovation Hub has awarded $1.7 million to Ocius, in order to “determine the viability of an intelligent command and control network of persistent unmanned surface vessels”. CEO Robert Dane said, “This is a significant contract. We’ll build a network of unmanned surface vessels that are intelligent and persistent. The aim is to work […]
Read MoreOCIUS Technology at AW18 Wargames
November 14, 2018
The AW18 Wargames started on Jervis Bay this week – a great success. Robert Dane said “‘Bruce’s’ rudder flipper really proved itself yesterday. In a 25 – 30 knot Nor-Easter, ‘Bruce’ effortlessly maintained station 500m off a lee shore for 5 hours during the VIP guest tours. With our solarsail down and simply in “wave […]
Read MoreABC News: Navy explores use of autonomous vehicles for dangerous, dirty and dull work
November 12, 2018
“We already use robots to go into areas where there have been chemicals or explosives,” Commander Hornsby said. “We are also looking to use them for routine patrols on land and sea so we can use our people more productively.” Technology to change roles While many people may associate autonomous technology with air drones or […]
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