Aimed at defense, academic, and commercial users, General Dynamics new Bluefin-9 UUV packs as much navigational and sensor equipment into as small a package as possible.
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The Fincantieri Mirage concept has been carefully penned to blend into its surroundings – not easy for a 350-foot superyacht with six stacked decks, helipad, outdoor cinema, full spa and room for 17 guests. Reflective surfaces and distinctive styling help it melt away between sea and sky.
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If you like the water, don't mind cramped spaces, and have a spare US$48 million lying around, then Triton Submarines has a submersible called the Triton 36000/2 that can take you and a passenger to the bottom of the deepest ocean.
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Rolls-Royce has made some pretty solid steps toward an autonomous shipping future since first unveiling its vision of a robotic cargo ship in 2014. Now it is teaming up with Intel to accelerate the development of autonomous shipping systems to make operations safer and more efficient.
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Last year, Robosea successfully crowdfunded its fish-like BIKI underwater drone. Now, it's testing the waters again (no pun intended) with the SeaFlyer underwater scooter. Whereas BIKI was designed for remotely exploring the depths, the SeaFlyer is for people who actually want to get wet.
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Wouldn't it be neat if there were a boat with three retractable wheels that allowed it to get in and out of the water on its own? Well there is, and it's made by New Zealand-based Sealegs. Now, the company has unveiled a new electric-drive model, the Electric E4.
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If you've ever watched a speedboat slamming its way across the waves, you may have thought "That can't be good for its hull" … and you'd be right. A new invention from Spain's Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), however, could help keep those boats intact.
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So-called "underwater scooters" have become a big thing on crowdfunding platforms, with recent examples including the Trident, WhiteShark MIX and AquaJet H2. One of the latest, the LeFeet S1, features a clever modular design.
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It's quick, it's quiet, and it's covered in 300 sq m (3,229 sq ft) of solar panels. The 78-ft SolarImpact yacht is a concept designed as the first of its kind – an ocean-going solar-powered yacht. The solar panels can serve as the vessel's sole power source – if you're prepared to take your time.
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It was back in 2012 that we first heard about the Oru, a touring kayak that can be folded up origami-style when not in use. Well, after releasing a couple of other solo-paddler models in the intervening years, its makers have now unveiled the two-person Oru Haven.
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