Nauticus Robotics

• Aquanaut

  Aquanaut

• Hydronaut

  Nauticus Fleet

• Olympic Arm

  Olympic

Facilities & manufacturing

• Production setup

  2026-02-19 - Nauticus Robotics announced manufacturing and commercialization moves tied to additional Aquanaut build capacity. - Aquanaut - Aquanaut manufacturing expansion

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• Production setup

  2025-02-03 - Nauticus completed assembly and first-phase acceptance testing for its second Aquanaut Mark 2 vehicle before moving it to Louisiana for additional acceptance testing. - vehicle count

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Orders & commitments

• Order / commitment

  2026-04-23 - Nauticus Robotics was awarded an offshore wind-sector contract to conduct a subsea archaeological investigation along the U.S. East Coast. - subsea services contract

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• Customer site

  2024-11-05 - Nauticus Robotics completed the initial 2024 Gulf of Mexico survey scope for Shell using subsea robotic systems. - named customer offshore survey - Gulf of Mexico

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Supply chain relationships

• SubCtech

  Inbound - Energy Storage - SubCtech supplies the lithium-ion battery subsystem used in Nauticus Aquanaut

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• Forum Energy Technologies

  Inbound - Manufacturing Services - Forum Energy Technologies contracted to manufacture and distribute Nauticus Olympic Arm systems ahead of full-scale production

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• Elmo Motion Control

  Inbound - Compute & Control - Elmo supplies motion-control software and 3,000-metre depth-rated servo drives used in Nauticus Robotics ROVs

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• Shell plc

  Outbound - Robotics Services - Nauticus Robotics provides Aquanaut-based subsea inspection services to Shell in the Gulf of Mexico

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• KITT - NASDAQ

• John W. Gibson, Jr. - President and Chief Executive Officer - Leads Nauticus during its push to commercialize subsea autonomy, expand ToolKITT deployment and build international operating presence.

Events

• 2026-09-25 - Market Signal - Nauticus Robotics signs non-binding strategic equity LOI

  The proposed investment is intended to support the company’s short- and long-term commercial objectives in autonomous subsea robotics. The board is evaluating the proposal and may engage an independent financial adviser. The investor has no binding funding obligation; due diligence, definitive agreements, approvals and closing conditions remain.

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• 2026-08-12 - Product Launch - Nauticus Robotics commercially releases ToolKITT for conventional ROV fleets

  A ToolKITT-integrated Comanche ROV is operating on a customer project. ToolKITT is designed to add navigation, station keeping and autonomous workflow functions to third-party subsea vehicles. Second-quarter revenue was approximately $0.9 million, while net loss was $11.1 million.

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• 2026-07-28 - Capability - Nauticus completes first next-generation electric manipulator prototype

  The completed prototype is a modular three-joint electric subsea arm developed internally by Nauticus. Functional and load testing began in July 2026. Nauticus plans five- and seven-joint versions, with Aquanaut designated as the first integration platform.

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• 2026-04-23 - Contract Award - Nauticus Robotics awarded offshore archaeological investigation project along U.S. East Coast

  Nauticus Robotics was awarded a contract to conduct a subsea archaeological investigation along the U.S. East Coast. The work supports an unnamed offshore wind-sector client and includes detailed seafloor survey to identify and document potential cultural and historical resources. Nauticus said mobilization is scheduled for early May, with offshore operations expected to begin shortly after.

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• 2026-02-19 - Production Milestone - Nauticus Robotics announces Aquanaut manufacturing expansion and leadership additions

  Nauticus Robotics announced leadership additions and commercialization initiatives tied to product growth and manufacturing capacity. The update followed Master Investment Group's commitment to support construction of additional Aquanaut vehicles. Nauticus appointed Dr. Kjerstin Easton as Vice President of Software.

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• 2026-02-09 - Partnership - Nauticus Robotics announces strategic investment and UAE offshore robotics hub plan with Master Investment Group

  Nauticus Robotics announced a proposed strategic collaboration with Master Investment Group to establish a UAE-based manufacturing, sales, and offshore services business unit. The plan includes local facility development, workforce localization, and initial manufacturing capability for Aquanaut. Master Investment Group also committed to support Nauticus in securing an initial Aquanaut deployment contract in the region.

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• 2025-12-11 - Partnership - Nauticus signs Olympic Arm manufacturing agreement with Forum Energy Technologies

  Forum Energy Technologies will manufacture and distribute the Olympic Arm system through its commercial channels. Nauticus will continue developing the robotics, autonomy and intelligent-control technology behind the manipulator. ToolKITT completed a commercial project on a Forum ROV off the U.S. Gulf Coast in mid-October 2025, exceeding operator expectations for performance and reliability.

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• 2025-10-23 - Partnership - Nauticus Robotics plans Aquanaut testing program at Advanced Ocean Systems lake facility

  Nauticus Robotics announced plans to use Advanced Ocean Systems' lake facility in Stuart, Florida for Aquanaut testing. The program covers leak detection, 3D digital twin solutions, survey and mapping expansion, autonomy software commercialization, and fleet interoperability testing. Nauticus said the facility would support customer demonstrations and help prepare Aquanaut and ToolKITT capabilities for 2026 offshore work.

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• 2025-09-23 - Capability - Nauticus Robotics and Subnero validate ultra-deepwater communications for Aquanaut

  Nauticus Robotics announced ultra-deepwater Aquanaut test results with Subnero. The test confirmed the subsea acoustic link was maintained as Aquanaut submerged from the surface to 2,300 meters. Nauticus said the 2,300-meter limit is deep enough to cover an estimated 90% of offshore oil and gas fields worldwide.

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• 2025-08-26 - Demonstration - Nauticus Robotics Aquanaut Mark 2 reaches 2,300 meters in ultra-deepwater qualification testing

  Nauticus Robotics said Aquanaut Mark 2 reached a new depth record of 2,300 meters underwater. The test took place 240 kilometers off the coast of Louisiana. Nauticus said the test generated data on Aquanaut and ToolKITT performance, including acoustic communication challenges in ultra-deep water.

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• 2025-08-06 - Market Signal - Nauticus Robotics completes $2.94M preferred-stock offering

  The $2.94M transaction was a preferred-stock securities offering. The offering was completed on 2025-08-06. Nauticus Robotics develops autonomous subsea robots, ocean-data services, and software for offshore industries.

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• 2025-02-03 - Production Milestone - Nauticus Robotics moves second Aquanaut Mark 2 vehicle into acceptance testing

  Nauticus Robotics completed assembly and the first phase of acceptance testing for its second Aquanaut Mark 2 vehicle. The vehicle moved to Louisiana for the next phase of acceptance testing. Nauticus targeted completion of all acceptance testing in the first quarter of 2025.

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• 2024-11-05 - Deployment - Nauticus Robotics completes initial 2024 Gulf of Mexico survey scope for Shell

  The initial Gulf of Mexico survey scope for Shell was completed safely and within budget. Shell expanded the work scope while the project was under way. The campaign covered subsea inspection services on a Shell field development.

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• 2024-07-18 - Capability - Nauticus Robotics completes Phase I concept validation documentation for Aquanaut Mark 2

  Nauticus Robotics finalized engineering and proof-of-concept documentation for Aquanaut Mark 2. The documentation covered 10 core functionalities for offshore deepwater field inspection and light maintenance tasks. Nauticus said completion of Phase I supported invoicing for the concept validation work.

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• 2023-09-14 - Contract Award - Nauticus Robotics signs offshore service agreement with Shell for Gulf of Mexico subsea inspection

  Nauticus Robotics announced an offshore service agreement with Shell Exploration and Production Inc. The initial scope covered inspection services on a Shell subsea field development in the Gulf of Mexico. Nauticus said the agreement followed qualification of its autonomous subsea inspection methods and marked its transition to a fully operational offshore services provider.

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• 2023-08-22 - Contract Award - Nauticus Robotics and Leidos execute additional $2.1 million contract for Aquanaut-derived undersea robot

  Nauticus Robotics and Leidos executed an additional USD 2.1 million contract. The work further develops an Aquanaut-derived undersea robot for longer and more challenging missions. The award also supports operational enhancements to Nauticus' ToolKITT software platform.

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• 2023-06-23 - Contract Award - Petrobras contracts Nauticus Robotics to develop and test autonomous subsea inspection services

  Petrobras awarded Nauticus Robotics a contract to develop and test supervised autonomous subsea inspection services. The contract uses Aquanaut in Petrobras' deepwater production field. Nauticus said the scope consists of approximately two months of subsea inspection time.

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• 2023-05-11 - Contract Award - Nauticus Robotics and Leidos execute $2.7 million contract extension for Aquanaut-derived undersea robot

  Nauticus Robotics and Leidos executed a USD 2.7 million contract extension. The funded extension supports continued development of an Aquanaut-derived undersea robot. The work prepares the system for customer adoption decisions and government opportunities.

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• 2022-10-05 - Contract Award - Nauticus Robotics awarded second multi-million dollar DIU contract for amphibious unmanned system

  Nauticus Robotics was awarded a second multi-million dollar contract by the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit. The contract covers development of an amphibious unmanned system using Nauticus' autonomous command-and-control software platform, ToolKITT. The system supports surf-zone and beach-area missions connected to U.S. Marine Corps amphibious operations.

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• 2022-02-15 - Contract Award - Nauticus Robotics awarded DIU prototype OT for autonomous amphibious robot development

  Nauticus Robotics announced a competitively awarded prototype Other Transaction agreement with the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit. The work focused on autonomous amphibious robotic capabilities for defense applications. The agreement included potential for a follow-on production contract without further competition.

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Relationships

• Leidos

  Technology Partner - Leidos contract extension for Aquanaut-derived undersea robot (May 11, 2023)

• Offshore wind-sector client

  Subsea Archaeology Customer - Nauticus Robotics was awarded an offshore archaeological investigation contract for an offshore wind-sector client.

• Petrobras

  Subsea Inspection Services Customer - Petrobras contracted Nauticus for about two months of Aquanaut subsea inspection services in Brazil in 2023.

• U.S. Defense Innovation Unit

  Prototype Contract Sponsor - DIU awarded Nauticus 2022 prototype contracts for ToolKITT on a Navy Defender ROV and an autonomous amphibious system.

• Forum Energy Technologies

  Licensed Production And Distribution Partner - Nauticus licensed the Olympic Arm design for external production with Forum Energy Technologies and began commercial-distribution preparation.

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Context tags

• Maritime robotics ecosystem - Stack Layer
• Autonomous underwater vehicle builder - Peer Group - Official Aquanaut material states that the vehicle operates as an AUV and transforms into an ROV for intervention; pure AUV builder is secondary hybrid context…

• Nauticus Robotics awarded offshore archaeological investigation project along U.S. East Coast

  2026-04-23 · Order / contract · Nauticus was selected for a U.S. East Coast subsea archaeological survey for an offshore wind client, with mobilization in early May.

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• Nauticus Robotics signs offshore service agreement with Shell for Gulf of Mexico subsea inspection

  2023-09-14 · Order / contract · Nauticus signed an offshore service agreement with Shell covering inspection of a GOM subsea field development, following qualification of its autonomous subsea methods.

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• Nauticus Robotics and Leidos execute additional $2.1 million contract for Aquanaut-derived undersea robot

  2023-08-22 · Order / contract · Nauticus and Leidos added $2.1M in funding to grow the Aquanaut-derived undersea vehicle program and harden the ToolKITT software stack for harder missions.

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• Petrobras contracts Nauticus Robotics to develop and test autonomous subsea inspection services

  2023-06-23 · Order / contract · Petrobras selected Nauticus to test supervised autonomous subsea inspection using Aquanaut in a deepwater field, on about two months of subsea time.

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• Nauticus Robotics and Leidos execute $2.7 million contract extension for Aquanaut-derived undersea robot

  2023-05-11 · Order / contract · Nauticus and Leidos signed a $2.7M extension to keep developing the Aquanaut-derived undersea robot and prepare for adoption and public-sector paths.

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• Nauticus Robotics awarded second multi-million dollar DIU contract for amphibious unmanned system

  2022-10-05 · Order / contract · Nauticus won a follow-on DIU contract to build an amphibious unmanned system using the ToolKITT software stack, supporting Marine-relevant beach and surf operations.

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• Nauticus Robotics awarded DIU prototype OT for autonomous amphibious robot development

  2022-02-15 · Order / contract · Nauticus announced a competitive DIU Other Transaction to develop autonomous amphibious robots for defense, with possible follow-on production.

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