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Results obtained by Cellula Robotics recorded that its autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) Envoy has achieved an impressive milestone by navigating over 2,000 km in full immersion. The device performed more than 4,000 maneuvers and turns that require significantly higher energy consumption than a linear trajectory.
The Trajectory of the Envoy AUV Using Hydrogen Fuel
This technical advancement has been consolidated through a strategic collaboration with Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen. The use of their fuel cell system has enabled the Envoy to maintain consistent performance during 385 hours of uninterrupted operation.
This level of operational autonomy is the solution the offshore sector needed to optimize costs. By increasing equipment endurance, the need for support vessels is reduced and recovery maneuvers that are often affected by adverse weather are minimized.
The propulsion system used generates only water as waste, positioning these vehicles as a clean alternative to current systems. Operators now have a tool that combines superior technical capability with a low-emission profile.
In conclusion, the viability of hydrogen fuel cells for extended underwater missions has been demonstrated in a real and demanding context.
Source and photo: Cellula Robotics