ecoSUB Robotics Ltd

A division of Planet Ocean Limited, the company aims to make marine autonomous technology accessible by reducing the cost and practical barriers of underwater missions.

Its product range includes the ecoSUBu5 micro-AUV, ecoSUBm5 and ecoSUBm25 small AUVs, and pre-configured Scout, Science and Hydrocarbon Sniffer series. Vehicles are available for applications including survey, oceanographic research, offshore energy and subsea inspection. Depending on configuration, they can carry sensors for measuring water properties and environmental conditions, as well as sonar, camera and navigation payloads.

ecoSUB systems are designed to be lightweight and portable, with point-and-click mission-planning software, autonomous operation and field-swappable batteries. Communications and navigation options include Wi-Fi, Iridium satellite connectivity, underwater modems and USBL-assisted tracking. The company also offers the ecoSUB C3 interface, Hermes networking, localisation and advanced navigation solutions, alongside payload integration and support. Its vehicles are designed to simplify launch, recovery and mission operations for research, academic, defence and commercial users.