Sea Machines Partners with Hike Metal to Demonstrate Capabilities of Marine Autonomy during Search-and-Rescue Missions -
Sea Machines and Hike Metal began a programme to integrate the SM300 autonomous-control system on a search-and-rescue workboat.
Evidence notes
- Phase-one demonstrations were planned on Lake Erie using a new 27-foot rigid-hull inflatable boat.
- The SM300 configuration covered autonomous search patterns, waypoint missions, remote payload control and obstacle avoidance.
- The prototype was intended to support minimally manned or unmanned response when crews were unavailable or at risk.
Company context
Sea Machines Robotics develops autonomous command, control, and navigation systems for commercial and defense marine vessels, spanning retrofit autonomy products and complete unmanned surface vessel offerings. Its product line includes the SM-series autonomy stack and the STORMRUNNER tactical sUSV for contested maritime operations.