This Royal Navy boat is an unmanned vessel titled the Maritime Autonomy Surface Testbed (MAST) speedboat that is engineered to perform surveillance missions in aquatic locations.
The MAST speedboat was taken for a test on the Thames River in London and is one of more than 40 robotic crafts that are set to partake in the Unmanned Warrior 2016 event.
The Royal Navy boat is not intended to carry weapons or be used for combat but rather to be utilized for surveillance and reconnaissance missions. The craft features a sleek design that is nimble on the surface of the water and that's engineered to navigate crowded waterways in compliance with existing regulations and rules to boot.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Autonomous Vehicles
- The use of unmanned vehicles for surveillance purposes opens up opportunities for autonomous vehicles to be used in various industries.
- Maritime Surveillance
- The development of the MAST speedboat highlights the growing trend of utilizing unmanned vessels for surveillance missions in aquatic locations.
- Robotics in Defense
- The MAST speedboat is just one example of the increasing use of robotics in defense, paving the way for disruptive innovation in the defense industry.
Sectors Adopting This
- Defense
- The development of autonomous naval speedboats presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the defense industry.
- Surveillance
- The use of unmanned vessels for surveillance purposes opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the surveillance industry.
- Maritime
- The advancement of the MAST speedboat showcases potential disruptive innovation in the maritime industry.
