Nauticus Robotics and Open Ocean Robotics Forge Strategic Collaboration to Transform Subsea Asset Management

Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KITT), a leading innovator in autonomous subsea robotics and software solutions, announced a strategic collaboration with Open Ocean Robotics, a pioneer in uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) that enable safe, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable ocean monitoring. Together, the companies aim to deliver cutting-edge technologies that will redefine how the energy sector approaches subsea asset management.

The collaboration brings together Nauticus' expertise in subsea robotics, including autonomous systems like the Aquanaut®, and Open Ocean Robotics' solar-powered USV, the DataXplorer™. The collaboration is designed to significantly reduce the high operational costs typically associated with subsea inspections, maintenance, and monitoring—while simultaneously delivering a compelling environmental advantage. The joint solution pairs autonomous subsea vehicles with surface-based USVs to offer persistent, real-time monitoring and data collection while minimizing the need for costly crewed vessels. This collaboration will enable energy operators to conduct autonomous inspections and monitoring of critical infrastructure—such as pipelines, risers, and subsea manifolds—more frequently, efficiently, and with significantly lower environmental impact.

"Collaborating with Open Ocean Robotics aligns perfectly with our mission to drive cost efficiency, safety, and sustainability in ocean industries," said John Gibson, President and CEO of Nauticus Robotics. "By integrating our autonomous subsea vehicle with their autonomous surface vehicle, we are unlocking new operational paradigms that offer substantial value to our customers in offshore energy and beyond."

Open Ocean Robotics' USVs operate autonomously for extended periods using solar energy, providing a clean-tech solution that offers a dramatic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional crewed vessels.

"Our collaboration with Nauticus Robotics represents a bold step forward in revolutionizing how we manage and monitor our oceans," said Julie Angus, CEO of Open Ocean Robotics. "Together, we can provide unparalleled solutions that meet the growing demands for efficiency and sustainability in the marine sector."

As the energy industry continues to pursue digital transformation and decarbonization, the combined capabilities of Nauticus Robotics and Open Ocean Robotics offer a forward-looking answer to the sector's most pressing operational challenges.

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