What Robosys Automation does

Robosys Automation is a UK-headquartered software company that designs and licenses AI-powered maritime autonomy and smart shipping solutions, with operations across the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and India. The company's flagship offering, the VOYAGER AI platform, is a modular, platform- and propulsion-agnostic software system that transforms new or existing vessels into fully autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), supporting vessel sizes from 3 metres to 320 metres and certified to IMO Degree 4 Maritime Autonomy standards. The product family spans VOYAGER AI Bridge (defence/government), Vessel (commercial), Survey (hydrographic), Remote (remote autonomy), SMARTPILOT (small craft autopilot), and a Simulator (digital twin), complemented by hardware products including a Ground Control Station module, Autonomy Remote Controller, and USV AutoPilot Module.

The company's technology stack combines edge-based computer vision for obstacle detection and classification, multi-sensor track fusion across camera, radar and AIS, COLREGs-compliant collision avoidance, dynamic route optimisation, and integration APIs/toolkits for OEMs. Revenue derives primarily from annual software licensing subscriptions across the VOYAGER AI product tiers, supplemented by turnkey platform integration services and hardware sales. The customer base spans Government & Defence (US Navy, US Army, Royal Navy, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders), Oceanic & Hydrography (MARIN, University of Plymouth, AZTI, USS), Offshore & Renewables (Damen, ACUA Ocean), and Education & Training (AMC Search, South Hampshire College Group), distributed via direct enterprise sales, OEM partnerships, and channel partners across global maritime exhibitions and conferences.

Name

Robosys Automation

Legal name

Robosys Automation

Website

https://robosysautomation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Robosys Automation develops and licenses VOYAGER AI, an IMO Degree 4-certified maritime autonomy software platform that transforms vessels into autonomous USVs, serving defence, hydrography, offshore renewables, and maritime training customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Autonomy Software

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) & Autonomous Maritime Surface Platforms (IMABAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autonomy Software, AI & Mission Management (UAS/UXV) (IMABAIAH), Unmanned Naval Vessels (USV/UUV) (IMAJABAH), Maritime Unmanned Systems (USV/UUV) & Control Stations (IMABAKAJ)

Keywords

• Maritime autonomy software
• Autonomous surface vessels
• Smart shipping solutions
• Unmanned surface vehicles
• AI marine navigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Covent Garden

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses: VOYAGER AI maritime autonomy software licensing for transformation of vessels into autonomous USVs with scalable autonomy levels from Remote Control to full IMO Degree 4.
2. Platform Integration Services: Turnkey platform integration services for Remote and Autonomous Control of steering, propulsion, transmission systems, sensors, ENC plotters and Alarm Management Systems.
3. Hardware Products: Sale of Robosys Autonomy Remote Controller and USV AutoPilot Module hardware products.
4. Training Simulator Solutions: Bridge Simulator Suite integration and hands-on afloat training solutions for maritime training institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Robosys Automation designs, develops, and licenses the VOYAGER AI software platform — an AI and Machine Learning powered maritime autonomy and smart shipping solution that transforms new or existing vessels into fully autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs). The platform provides independent navigation, autonomous collision avoidance, obstacle detection, anti-grounding, dynamic route optimisation, and scalable levels of autonomy from Remote Control through to IMO Degree 4, complemented by ancillary hardware such as the GCS Module, Autonomy Remote Controller, and USV AutoPilot Module.

Product overview

Robosys Automation is a leading provider of AI-powered Maritime Autonomy and Smart Shipping software with two decades of experience. The core offering is the VOYAGER AI platform—a modular, scalable, platform-agnostic software ecosystem that transforms vessels into autonomous surface vessels (USVs). The VOYAGER AI product family includes multiple specialised modules: VOYAGER AI Bridge (government/defence), VOYAGER AI Vessel (commercial), VOYAGER AI Survey (hydrographic survey), VOYAGER AI Remote (remote autonomy), VOYAGER AI SMARTPILOT (software autopilot for small craft), and VOYAGER AI Autopilot (USV conversion). Complementary hardware products include the GCS Module, Autonomy Remote Controller, Small Craft + USV Remote Control + Autonomy Kit, and USV AutoPilot Module. The company also offers VOYAGER AI Simulator for digital twin testing. All products are designed to be Platform/Vessel agnostic, Propulsion/Transmission System agnostic and Sensor Systems agnostic, supporting vessels from 3m to 320m.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VOYAGER AI: AI-powered maritime autonomy and smart shipping software platform that transforms vessels into fully autonomous Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs). Includes multiple product variants: VOYAGER AI Bridge, VOYAGER AI Vessel, VOYAGER AI Survey, VOYAGER AI Remote, and VOYAGER AI SMARTPILOT.
• Robosys Autonomy Remote Controller
• Robosys GCS Module
• Robosys USV AutoPilot Module

Products and services

• VOYAGER AI AI-powered maritime autonomy and smart shipping software platform that transforms any motorised vessel (3m to 320m) into a fully autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) with independent navigation, collision avoidance, obstacle detection, anti-grounding, and dynamic route optimisation.
• VOYAGER AI Bridge Maritime bridge systems software providing integrated bridge and autonomous navigation for lean-crewed vessels, targeting government and defence bridge applications.
• VOYAGER AI Vessel Full vessel control and autonomy software for commercial and defence vessels, providing advanced maritime autonomy capabilities.
• VOYAGER AI Survey Maritime autonomy suite designed for hydrographic and oceanographic survey operations with Remote Control and Autonomous Navigation, Autonomous Collision Avoidance, Obstacle Avoidance, and Anti-Grounding enabled by S-57 ENC charts integration.
• VOYAGER AI Remote Affordable entry-level remote control and intelligent piloting system providing accurate station keeping, dynamic positioning, and track control for marine vessels, scalable to full Degree 4 Autonomy.
• VOYAGER AI SMARTPILOT Intelligent software autopilot for small commercial craft and recreational boats with traditional or electric propulsion, providing dynamic positioning, station-keeping, Speed Control, Heading Hold, Active Loiter, and Chart Plotter with Waypoint Tracking without requiring traditional hardware autopilots.
• Robosys GCS Module Ground Control Station module providing a robust and portable GCS for USV operations and mission management.
• Robosys Autonomy Remote Controller Easy-to-use wireless remote controller for line of sight vessel control with integrated emergency stop, transfer of control to GCS, rugged waterproof design, and long battery life.
• Small Craft + USV Remote Control + Autonomy Kit Integrated Remote Control and Autonomous Navigation System (ANS) and Vessel Control System (VCS) kit for RIBs and small crafts, integrating with third-party steering, drives, and motor control systems and scalable to full Degree 4 Autonomy.
• Robosys USV AutoPilot Module Advanced and flexible marine autopilot designed specifically for unmanned vessels, configurable for single or twin engines, propulsion systems, and waterjets via industry standard interfaces and easily reconfigurable for full or partial autonomous operations.
• VOYAGER AI Simulator Maritime simulation environment creating a Digital or Virtual Twin of vessels and USVs for testing, validation, and mission planning, featuring integrated ENC display, drag-and-drop scenario creation, COLREGs-compliant collision avoidance testing, and remote piloting capability.
• Subsea Vessel Control Solution Advanced subsea vessel control and autonomy solution for Advanced Swimmer Delivery Vehicles (ASDVs) that enables safe transit of divers in surface, semi-submerged, and submerged modes.
• VOYAGER AI Autopilot AI-supported USV autopilot that converts unmanned surface vessels into fully autonomous craft, whether new build or retrofit, working with electric drives and analogue or digital steering systems and designed for the 3m to 12m electric drive survey USV market.

Quantifiable outcome

• IRS Degree 4 Maritime Autonomy Certification achieved through extensive harbour trials in Mumbai Harbour
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

AI capability14 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• SleipnercoreTechnology or Integration · 11 June 2026Strategic collaboration to integrate Robosys' VOYAGER AI REMOTE autonomy platform with Sleipner thrusters enabling accurate station keeping, dynamic positioning, and track control for marine vessels. The combined system continuously monitors environmental and operational conditions to maintain stability, enhance safety, and optimise efficiency while reducing crew workload.
• ACUA OceancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial partnership to integrate VOYAGER AI vessel control software with ACUA's hydrogen-powered Pioneer-class H-USVs. The Pioneer features SWATH hull design and hybrid-electric propulsion for ocean monitoring and data collection with up to 40 days endurance.
• Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (OREC)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint participation in C.A.S.I (Collaborative Automations for Subsea Intervention) project funded by Innovate UK Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund. Project explores collaborative autonomy between USVs and ROVs for offshore wind farm operations and inspections.
• AMC Search / Australian Maritime CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThree-year partnering agreement to drive MASS (Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships) training worldwide. Robosys provides VOYAGER AI software integration with WAM-V 16 USV for remote operator training courses in Bridge Simulator Suite and aboard vessels.
• MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational partnership with world-leading Netherlands maritime research institute for maritime autonomy research and simulation capabilities.
• National Oceanography Centre (NOC) - Marine Robotics Innovation HubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHeadquarters located at NOC's Marine Robotics Innovation Hub in Southampton, supporting maritime robotics research and innovation ecosystem.
• SeaRegs TrainingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to provide cutting-edge USV training to SeaRegs students through integration with HYDROSURV's USV platform.
• Uncrewed Survey Solutions (USS)coreTechnology or IntegrationCommissioned VOYAGER AI Survey for Accession class USVs designed for eco-friendly Beyond Line of Sight offshore survey operations. USS has placed second order for expanding Accession Class USV fleet.
• Landau MarinestrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPioneering collaboration announced at DSEI to deliver full stack maritime autonomy through Landau Marine's specialist installation and integration expertise.
• Lynx Power CatamaransstrategicTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to deliver fully autonomous multi-role vessel constructed and designed by Lynx Power Catamarans headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.
• Branka Marine RoboticsstrategicTechnology or IntegrationSelected VOYAGER AI Survey for Ranger 6.0 Electric - solar powered, all electric drive six metre oceanographic survey USV for Spanish marine research operations.
• Damen ShipyardscoreTechnology or IntegrationMultiple vessel retrofits including 26-metre Damen 2610 Fast Crew Supplier for offshore wind operations. Also collaborated on two-year research project with SeaZip vessel in North Sea shipping lanes.
• Legacy Marine / Noble Concentric Solutions (NCS) / Icarus MarinestrategicTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to develop Sea Serpent - South Africa's first locally designed USV featuring IMO Level IV autonomous navigation for maritime security applications including anti-piracy and mine countermeasures.
• Sea.AIstrategicTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration to create world's first machine vision-based maritime autonomous surface collision avoidance system for Indian shipping operator.
• Seaward AutomationstrategicTechnology or IntegrationCommand collaboration integrating VOYAGER AI autonomy capabilities into Seaward Automation's Command software platform for enhanced remote command and autonomous navigation.
• Ghostworks MarinestrategicTechnology or IntegrationUS partnership with composite vessel manufacturer Ghostworks Marine, co-exhibiting at International Workboat Show in New Orleans for MUT USV integration.
• Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders LtdcoreTechnology or IntegrationExtensive trials on 30-metre tug in Mumbai Harbour leading to IRS Degree 4 Maritime Autonomy Certification for autonomous navigation with dual navigation capability.
• University of PlymouthstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerContract to deliver VOYAGER AI Autonomous Navigation System for C-Enduro USV 'Bauza' for hydrographic and oceanographic surveying and training operations for Royal Navy.
• South Hampshire College GroupstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProject lead for Digital Training Vessel initiative delivering USVs to support next generation mariners and marine/electrical engineers in further education.
• AZTI FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration with Spanish marine research center for marine research missions supporting intelligent maritime operations in Spanish waters.
• University of StrathclydestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge Exchange Agreement for novel subsea neuromorphic object detection project exploring underwater object detection using neuromorphic sensing.
• Vector Controls and Persistent SystemsstrategicTechnology or IntegrationUS Army MSPIX 2025 demonstration of Remote and Autonomous Control for Bridging and Rafting (RAC4BAR) solution.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Sea Machines Robotics: Boston-based developer of AI-powered autonomous control and computer vision systems for workboats and commercial marine vessels. Closely comparable to Robosys as a maritime autonomy software specialist targeting similar USV retrofit and OEM integration use cases.
• Avikus (HD Hyundai): HD Hyundai's autonomous ship navigation subsidiary developing HiNAS (autonomous navigation) and DDeNAV (smart berthing) solutions. Directly comparable as a maritime autonomy software platform targeting both commercial and leisure vessels.
• Marine AI (BMT Group): UK-based autonomous ship technology company (formerly BMT's autonomy arm) offering maritime autonomy software and fleet management. Highly comparable to Robosys in geographic base, technology focus, and target customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris ASV: L3Harris Autonomous Surface Vehicles division designs and manufactures USVs with proprietary control systems for defense, commercial, and research customers. Comparable as a USV autonomy provider but operates at significantly larger scale as part of a defense prime.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Norwegian maritime technology major offering autonomous ship control, dynamic positioning, and bridge systems including AUTOternav and integrated bridge solutions. Comparable on vessel autonomy capability but as part of a broad maritime technology portfolio.
• Wärtsilä: Global marine technology company offering SmartShip autonomous and digital solutions for vessel operators. Comparable on autonomous navigation and fleet intelligence, but as a broad incumbent serving much larger customers and asset bases.
• ABB Marine & Ports: ABB's Marine & Ports division offers autonomous ship control systems and remote piloting solutions under its OCTOPUS / ABB Ability framework. Comparable on autonomous maritime software but as part of a global industrial automation incumbent.
• Thales Group: Global defense and aerospace prime with significant naval autonomy and unmanned surface vessel programs. Comparable in defense autonomy but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio than Robosys' specialized software focus.

Emerging players

• Sagar Defence Engineering: Indian unmanned surface vehicle manufacturer building defense and commercial USVs with indigenous autonomy stacks. Comparable as an emerging USV/autonomy player operating in similar defense and hydrographic markets as Robosys.
• Hefring Marine: Iceland-based maritime intelligence company offering AI-based vessel analytics and decision support. Comparable as a smaller maritime software specialist focused on intelligent decision support, with partial overlap in collision avoidance and intelligent piloting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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