Kraken Robotics, TKMS ATLAS demonstrate KATFISH USV launch, recovery system

Kraken Robotics (KRKNF) announces the successful demonstration of its KATFISH Unmanned Surface Vessel Launch and Recovery System, USV-LARS, from TKMS ATLAS UK’s, ATLAS UK, 11-meter ARCIMS USV. The systems offer a comprehensive autonomous survey package for maritime security missions including mine countermeasure operations and critical underwater infrastructure inspection. Together, ARCIMS and KATFISH USV-LARS provide the industry’s first air-deployable, 300-meter depth rated autonomous towed SAS survey system. “With the surge in unmanned systems for defence, naval forces need the best technology available to protect national security,” said Greg Reid, President and CEO of Kraken Robotics. “With its ability to safely and autonomously launch and recover KATFISH from USVs, our USV-LARS allows small naval platforms to collect KATFISH’s high resolution synthetic aperture sonar data, significantly increasing their capabilities and acting as force multipliers.”