Nabtesco begins development of autonomous marine control system with optimal navigation application
Nabtesco announced development of an autonomous control system integrated with an optimal navigation application through its Marine Control Systems Company.
Evidence notes
- The initiative was selected for Japan MLIT's NX Subsidy Program for domestic shipping transformation.
- The system is planned for onboard validation on Haru Maru No.5, operated by Daio Kaiun.
Company context
Nabtesco is a Japanese precision equipment and motion-control company whose robotics relevance is centered on precision reduction gears for industrial robot joints. Its RV reduction gears are used by domestic and overseas robot manufacturers for accurate movement, high rigidity and heavy-load joint control.