Cellula Robotics

• Envoy AUV
• Guardian AUV
• Porter AUV

  Porter

• Subsea Warden

  Warden

Orders & commitments

• Order / commitment

  2025-08-26 - Cellula Robotics sold a Guardian autonomous underwater vehicle to a confidential defense customer. - Guardian AUV - Guardian AUV sale

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• Order / commitment

  2024-08-03 - Cellula Robotics was awarded the CHARYBDIS Phase 1 contract for autonomous underwater vehicle work. - CHARYBDIS Phase 1 project

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• Guardian AUV with Metron ANCC autonomy software

  2025-07-22 - Physical Demo - Controlled By - Cellula Robotics demonstrated its Guardian UUV operating with Metron ANCC autonomy software in open water.

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• Envoy AUV with Mystic 2000 hydrogen fuel-cell system

  Evaluation - Embedded - Cellula Envoy used Infinity's Mystic 2000 hydrogen fuel-cell system during its submerged endurance trial announced in April 2026.

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Supply chain relationships

• Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen

  Inbound - Power Systems

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• Advanced Navigation

  Inbound - Navigation - Cellula Subsea Warden incorporates an Advanced Navigation fibre-optic inertial navigation system

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• Nortek

  Inbound - Navigation - Cellula Subsea Warden incorporates a Nortek Doppler velocity log

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• Sonardyne

  Inbound - Navigation - Cellula selected Sonardyne AvTrak 6 tracking and communications systems for its long-range AUV programmes

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• Sonardyne

  Inbound - Navigation - Cellula purchased Sonardyne Ranger 2 Gyro USBL systems for AUV end users and demonstration and testing

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• Sonardyne

  Inbound - Positioning & Navigation - Sonardyne states Cellula Robotics selected multiple SPRINT-Nav X navigation systems for long-range AUV programmes

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• NORBIT

  Inbound - Sensing - NORBIT sonar, PingDSP sidescan and INNOMAR sub-bottom profiling payloads are installed on Cellula Solus-XR XLUUVs

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• Neil Manning - Chief Executive Officer - Leads Cellula as it expands autonomous underwater vehicle systems for subsea security and specialist maritime applications.

Events

• 2026-06-08 - Company Formation - Cellula Robotics and Infinity Fuel Cell launch NautiGEN

  The jointly formed company addresses the energy constraint facing long-endurance subsea vehicles, seabed systems and surface platforms. Its architecture separates the fuel-cell power plant from stored hydrogen and oxygen, allowing mission energy to scale through additional storage.

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• 2026-05-20 - Partnership - Cellula Robotics and Integer Technologies partner on DIGIT COMMAND undersea mission assurance

  Integer Technologies and Cellula Robotics signed an MOU to integrate Integer's DIGIT COMMAND mission-assurance software with Cellula's unmanned underwater vehicle platforms. The collaboration targets long-range, multi-vehicle undersea operations with adaptive mission assurance and commander-facing autonomy tools. The partnership links an autonomous undersea robotics company to mission-level software for multi-vehicle operations.

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• 2026-04-21 - Capability - Cellula Envoy completes 2,023 km submerged hydrogen-powered trial

  The AUV remained submerged for 385 hours, exceeding its published range specification. More than 4,000 turns and manoeuvres increased energy demand compared with straight-line transit. Hydrogen fuel-cell technology developed with Infinity powered the mission, supporting longer intervals between recovery and relaunch.

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• 2026-03-24 - Contract Award - Cellula selected to deliver Guardian AUV for DIU CAMP project

  The Defense Innovation Unit selected a Metron-led team that includes Cellula Robotics USA for its Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform project. Cellula is responsible for a fuel-cell-powered Guardian AUV configured for long-range autonomous missions and payload deployment. Schilling Robotics, Integer Technologies and General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences contribute integration, vehicle-health and payload capabilities to the delivery team.

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• 2026-03-10 - Facility Opening - Cellula Robotics opens UK office to expand European delivery and support for long-range subsea autonomy

  Cellula Robotics announced the opening of its UK office to strengthen delivery and customer support across Europe The new office is positioned to support European defence, offshore operations, and regional stakeholder engagement The expansion is tied to the company's long-range subsea autonomy and integrated underwater systems business

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• 2026-02-17 - Award - Cellula selected for Canadian Technology Accelerators UK maritime defense and security program

  Cellula was selected for the Canadian Technology Accelerators program focused on U.K. maritime defense and security applications of ocean technologies. The initiative supports Canadian firms working on advanced maritime defense and ocean technology aligned with Canada-U.K. security priorities. Cellula said the program would connect it with U.K. maritime security stakeholders and expand collaboration opportunities in allied defense markets.

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• 2026-02-03 - Award - Cellula shortlisted for Vimy Forge Black Flight cohort

  Cellula was shortlisted for Vimy Forge's inaugural Black Flight cohort, a Canadian defense and national security innovation accelerator. The company framed the shortlist around its long-range subsea autonomy work for defense and critical undersea infrastructure missions. The program was presented as a route to end users, operational validation, and defense-aligned capital for participating SMEs.

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• 2025-11-18 - Executive Hire - Jason Stanley appointed COO of Cellula Robotics

  Cellula appointed Jason Stanley as Chief Operating Officer to support a planned phase of global scaling and major system deliveries. The company highlighted Stanley's subsea robotics background, including prior leadership roles at Schilling Robotics and Perry Slingsby Systems. Cellula tied the hire directly to operational expansion ahead of large-scale customer deliveries in 2026 and beyond.

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• 2025-09-09 - Market Signal - BAE Systems aims to bring Herne autonomous submarine to market by 2026

  BAE Systems said it aimed to bring its Herne autonomous submarine to market by 2026. The company said Herne had been successfully tested in 2024 and was being developed with Cellula Robotics. BAE described expected military missions including covert surveillance, anti-submarine support, and subsea infrastructure protection.

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• 2025-09-09 - Partnership - BAE Systems and Cellula Robotics sign 10-year Herne autonomous submarine agreement

  BAE Systems and Cellula Robotics signed a 10-year exclusive agreement to continue work on Herne. The companies said they expected to deliver a market-ready autonomous military submarine by the end of 2026. The agreement extends BAE's undersea autonomy effort with a specialist autonomous underwater vehicle partner.

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• 2025-08-26 - Commercial Order - Cellula sells Guardian AUV to confidential defense customer

  Cellula announced a sale of its Guardian autonomous underwater vehicle to a confidential defense customer. Guardian was described as a commercial off-the-shelf long-range AUV capable of missions up to 5,000 kilometers with payload release, hovering, and station-keeping capability. The company positioned the platform for over-the-horizon survey, surveillance, and payload-delivery missions deployable from ship or shore.

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• 2025-07-22 - Capability - Cellula and Metron demonstrate autonomous Guardian UUV

  Metron ANCC software controlled the Cellula Guardian during open-water trials. The vehicle completed surface and submerged missions without human intervention. The latest software integration was completed, tested and demonstrated within three weeks.

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• 2025-05-19 - Partnership - Cellula signs Northern Europe sales and representation deal with SES and FLANQ

  The agreement covers Cellula's Envoy, Porter and Guardian AUVs plus the Subsea Warden and Subsea Sentinel systems. SES and FLANQ will support commercial, scientific, defence, maritime-security and government customers across Germany, the Nordics, the Baltics and Poland.

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• 2024-11-28 - Regulatory - Cellula's Solus-XR achieves MASS compliance in Canada

  Cellula announced that its Solus-XR extra-large AUV had obtained Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship compliance in Canada. The company said the milestone followed earlier MASS compliance for the Solus-LR and covered safety equipment, procedures, control systems, and operator qualifications. Cellula positioned the certification as a step toward broader deployment of the 11-meter-class system for deep-sea, infrastructure, and long-endurance missions.

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• 2024-09-04 - Demonstration - Cellula and Metron demonstrate ANCC+Solus underwater system to defense and offshore clients

  Cellula and Metron completed a series of AUV demonstrations for customers from Canadian, U.S., and U.K. defense agencies as well as the offshore energy sector. The event showcased the ANCC+Solus solution, including in-water missions with Solus-LR and Solus-XR and integrated autonomy and sensor payloads. Cellula said the demonstrations marked the start of a broader 2024 campaign to show production-ready long-endurance UUV capability to end users.

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• 2024-08-03 - Contract Award - Cellula awarded CHARYBDIS Phase 1 contract

  Cellula was selected as one of 26 suppliers awarded a contract for the Royal Navy-linked CHARYBDIS Phase 1 project. The program was led by the Submarine Delivery Agency Autonomy Unit on behalf of Navy Develop to generate concept studies for persistent uncrewed anti-submarine warfare surveillance. The work covered technologies aimed at detecting, classifying, localizing, and reporting underwater threats across large ocean areas.

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• 2024-07-24 - Executive Hire - Cellula appoints Richard Mills as Chief Commercial Officer

  Cellula appointed Richard Mills as Chief Commercial Officer as part of its international growth push. Mills joined with more than 16 years in the AUV industry, including prior sales leadership at Kongsberg Marine Robotics. The company tied the hire to expanding defense, offshore energy, and broader marine autonomy demand across multiple regions.

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• 2024-03-12 - Partnership - Metron and Cellula Robotics sign strategic UUV partnership

  Metron and Cellula Robotics USA signed a partnership agreement to expand uncrewed underwater vehicle capabilities for long-duration missions in dynamic environments. Metron's Resilient Mission Autonomy portfolio was set to be integrated into Cellula's Solus and Imotus vehicle families for onboard mission adaptation, rerouting, and replanning. The companies positioned the joint offer around U.S. defense, offshore energy, subsea telecommunications, and marine scientific exploration markets.

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• 2024-03-05 - Executive Hire - Neil Manning appointed CEO of Cellula Robotics

  Cellula elevated Neil Manning from Corporate Development Officer to Chief Executive Officer. The company highlighted Manning's background across submarine telecommunications, offshore wind, and oil and gas as part of its commercialization push. The appointment framed the next phase of growth around market expansion and scaling long-endurance hydrogen-powered AUV systems.

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Relationships

• Metron Inc.

  Technology Partner - Cellula Robotics has a public integration relationship with Metron Inc.

• FLANQ

  Distribution Partner - FLANQ represents Cellula's AUV portfolio in Northern Europe for defence, maritime security, and government customers.

• CHARYBDIS program customer

  Auv Program Customer - Cellula Robotics was awarded the CHARYBDIS Phase 1 contract for autonomous underwater vehicle work.

• Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen

  Nautigen Joint Venture Partner - Cellula Robotics and Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen formed NautiGEN for maritime hydrogen-power systems.

• BAE Systems

  Autonomous Submarine Collaboration - BAE Systems and Cellula Robotics sign 10-year Herne autonomous submarine agreement

• NautiGEN

  Joint Venture Parent - Cellula Robotics co-launched NautiGEN to develop marinised hydrogen power systems for uncrewed marine platforms.

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Shared workflows

• Jaia Robotics

  workflow adjacency - Ocean Mapping

• Marine Technology

  workflow adjacency - Ocean Mapping

• Innomar Technologie

  workflow adjacency - Ocean Mapping

• Shom

  workflow adjacency - Ocean Mapping

Context tags

• Defence undersea autonomy builder - Peer Group - Cellula builds Solus-LR and other AUV systems for defence undersea surveillance.
• Autonomous underwater vehicle builder - Peer Group - Cellula develops Solus-LR and other autonomous underwater vehicle systems.
• Undersea ISR - Workflow - CHARYBDIS award relates to uncrewed surveillance technologies.
• Long-endurance maritime autonomy - Capability - Solus-LR is described as supporting long-range, multi-month autonomous missions.
• Autonomous undersea navigation - Capability - Solus-LR is an autonomous underwater vehicle for long-range missions.
• Autonomous undersea vehicle OEM - Stack Layer - Cellula builds autonomous underwater vehicle systems.
• Ocean mapping - Workflow - Long-range AUV missions support subsea survey and mapping contexts.
• Pilot deployments - Commercial Stage - Cellula has public AUV projects and defence program awards, but fleet-scale maturity should remain source-specific.
• Naval defence customers - Customer Environment - CHARYBDIS is a defence uncrewed surveillance project.
• Ocean research and mapping - Customer Environment - Solus-LR long-range AUV missions are relevant to ocean survey and research contexts.

• Cellula selected to deliver Guardian AUV for DIU CAMP project

  2026-03-24 · Order / contract · Cellula Robotics USA joined a Metron-led Defense Innovation Unit team to deliver a long-endurance Guardian AUV prototype for the CAMP programme.

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• Cellula sells Guardian AUV to confidential defense customer

  2025-08-26 · Order / contract

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• Cellula awarded CHARYBDIS Phase 1 contract

  2024-08-03 · Order / contract

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