The Echoboat-160™ USV is a compact and nimble vessel capable of navigating challenging bodies of water by using remote control or autonomous wayfinding.

This vessel was provided to the University of New Brunswick (UNB) Ocean Mapping Group by Seafloor Systems Inc. (EchoBoat-160 | Seafloor Systems Inc) to integrate into our Cat-A training program and research projects.

Specifications

Hull Length: 1.7m (66.9in) Hull Width: 0.8m (31.5) Height: 0.81m (31.0in) Power: 24V

Empty Hull Weight: 45kg (100lb) Payload: 29kg (65lb) Max Survey Speed: 3 knots Remote Range: 2km

Main Equipment

Kongsberg M3: 500kHz Multibeam Sonar
Blue Robotics Ping: 115 kHz Singlebeam Sonar
Coda Octopus F185: orientation and navigation
Velodyne VP-16: terrestrial LiDAR
Seafloor Systems AutoNav: autopilot
Live online data collection using Qinsy from QPS