Penta, Volvo’s s marine-focused subsidiary company, recently announced its new autonomous docking system for boats named Integrated Assisted docking, or AD, which is now commercially available.
Penta initially showcased its autonomous docking system two years ago in Gothenburg, Sweden, during the Volvo Ocean Race. To showcase the system, Penta had a boat navigate docking between two 72.6-foot yachts. The system is able to gauge the boat's location in several including GPS, on-board sensors, as well as dynamic positioning. Those systems combine to give the boat the ability to adjust to changing conditions s it docks.
Consumers can purchase the Integrated Assisted Docking system this upcoming spring, or they can also have it added to an existing Volvo Penta motor if the boat is between 35 and 130 feet.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Autonomous Docking Systems
- Opportunity for development and implementation of autonomous docking systems in various types of watercraft.
- Advanced Marine Navigation Technology
- Opportunities for innovation and development in marine navigation technology.
- Adoption of Self-docking Technology
- Increasing adoption of self-docking technology in the boating industry, leading to opportunities for new businesses and partnerships.
Sectors Adopting This
- Boating Industry
- Opportunity for companies in the boating industry to adopt and integrate autonomous docking systems.
- Marine Navigation Industry
- Opportunities for companies developing and improving marine navigation technology.
- Automation Industry
- Opportunities for companies in the automation industry to develop and implement autonomous docking technology in various types of watercraft.
