Arkeus Surface Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR) technology has been successfully integrated and operationally tested on the Ocius Bluebottle Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV).
"The integration of Arkeus’s cutting-edge surface hyperspectral optical radar with our Bluebottle platform represents a significant step forward in autonomous maritime surveillance," Ocius Technology Chief Executive Officer, Robert Dane, said. "It also underscores our commitment to leveraging sovereign technologies to deliver unmatched operational capabilities."
“We’re incredibly proud to be selected by Ocius for this important collaboration,” said Simon Olsen, CEO of Arkeus. “Together, we’re delivering technology that extends operational reach, enhances safety, and underpins Australia’s strategic capability at sea."
Arkeus says its optical radar provides continuous surface and near-surface detection, distinguishing vessels, personnel, and objects that are difficult to detect in degraded visual environments. The company says its AI based spectral sensing enables 'real-time identification and tracking of objects, at considerable range with reduced false positives – even in challenging or degraded operational environments.'
“We believe this combination of technologies delivers a force-multiplier for naval operations,” Olsen added.