Unmanned underwater vehicle - Wikipedia
Unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV), also known as uncrewed underwater vehicles and underwater drones, [1] are submersible vehicles that can operate underwater without a human occupant. These vehicles may be divided into two categories: remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROUVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).
Autonomous underwater vehicle - Wikipedia
AUVs constitute part of a larger group of undersea systems known as unmanned underwater vehicles, a classification that includes non-autonomous remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) – controlled and powered from the surface by …
Manta Ray - Northrop Grumman
Now, we are creating a new class of uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUV) with Manta Ray. Taking its name from the massive “winged” fish, Manta Ray will operate long-duration, long-range missions in ocean environments where humans can’t go.
Here is our first look at the US Navy's Orca XLUUV - Naval News
May 7, 2022 · The US Navy's Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) just released the first pictures of the Orca Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV). The photos shows the christening and launch of the test asset which took place on 28 April.
XLUUV - The Boeing Company
The XLUUV, or “Orca” is an autonomous submarine designed by Boeing for the United States Navy (USN). This is a first-of-type extreme endurance autonomous platform, delivering an unprecedented package of capacity, mission flexibility and reliability.
What is an AUV? : Ocean Exploration Facts: NOAA Office of Ocean ...
AUVs are unmanned underwater robots akin to the Curiosity rover NASA uses on Mars. As their (autonomous) name suggests, AUVs operate independently of humans. Unlike remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), which are tethered to a service vessel, AUVs have no …
Navy Receives First of Six Prototype Extra Large Orca Underwater …
Dec 21, 2023 · The Navy received its first Orca Extra-Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) prototype this week. Boeing officially handed over the XLUUV Test Asset System (XLE0) to the Navy following its christening in 2022 and a series of in-water trials that began in Huntington Beach, Calif., last spring.
Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs): Their past, present …
Jun 1, 2014 · Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) are unmanned, self-propelled vehicles that are typically deployed from a surface vessel, and can operate independently of that vessel for periods of a few h to several days.
A Survey on Unmanned Underwater Vehicles: Challenges, …
Aug 22, 2023 · Unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) are becoming increasingly important for a variety of applications, including ocean exploration, mine detection, and military surveillance. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive examination of the …
What’s ahead for Navy unmanned underwater vehicle programs?
Nov 29, 2022 · The Navy is nearing delivery of an extra large UUV test vehicle, and will soon field a new torpedo tube launch and recovery capability for the medium UUV.
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