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Australia’s maritime robotics capabilities are set to be boosted following the recent strategic technology partnership between global maritime robotics developer Exail and Australian simulation and artificial intelligence developer Aurizn.
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The two companies are expected to partner on the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in signal processing, situational awareness, and decision support. They are expected to leverage their pedigrees in autonomous and resilient system development.
An Exail spokesperson explained that Aurizn’s background in complex maritime simulation and underwater sensing will be critical in further enhancing Exail’s Naval Robotics technology suite.
The agreement will help “future-proof” Exail’s robotic solutions, Bjorn Wharff, director of strategy at Aurizn, explained.
“Partnering with Exail allows us to apply our Australian-based capabilities in simulation, sensors, and AI,” he said.
“This collaboration will enhance and future-proof Exail’s naval robotics solution, bolstering its ability to meet the specific requirements of the Australian naval forces.”
The partnership will help Exail deliver capabilities tailored for the Australian market, Daniel Scourzic, MCM and deep water product line director at Exail, said.
“Working with Aurizn is a critical step in establishing a sustainable, Australian-focused industry capability around our naval robotics technology,” said Scourzic.
“Our goal is to provide long-term support to the Royal Australian Navy with our advanced solutions.
“We are focused on enhancing and tailoring our naval technology offerings to the specific needs and challenges of Australia.”
In November, Exail and South Australia’s Flinders University announced the launch of a new research internship, aimed at developing students’ understanding of robotics and maritime autonomy.
The partnership will be managed by Exail’s marine data processing product manager, Sébastien Tauvry, and Flinders University’s professor of maritime autonomy, Karl Sammut.
Under the six-month program, Jeremy Wojak, a master’s student at Flinders University, has been selected to travel to France to work in Exail’s Brest facility in Brittany.
“This collaboration further solidifies Exail’s commitment to strengthening ties with Australian universities and opens doors for real-world maritime domain experience and research with us,” Tauvry said.
“We’ve had a strong link with ENSTA Bretagne for many years, working with their leadership and students on research and development.
“We know that Flinders University is also dedicated to advancing capabilities in underwater vehicles and have been working with them for a few years now, so we are delighted to be moving the relationship forward with this new internship.”
