Robotics by Seaber
YUCO – The Bold and Reliable Micro-AUV
Designed by SEABER, YUCO combines boldness, reliability, and efficiency. Its name is inspired by the Selk'nam tribe of Patagonia, symbolizing toughness and sharpness—traits reflected in its design, particularly in its streamlined nose shape. Built for coastal waters, YUCO is a low-maintenance yet high-performance tool, offering exceptional reliability for underwater operations.
Disruptive Design for Maximum Durability
YUCO’s innovative, bio-inspired design ensures accessibility for all users, allowing operators to focus on other tasks while it performs autonomously. Its robust construction is built to withstand harsh conditions, with optimized seals to prevent water leaks, especially in critical areas such as the mast and fins.
Advanced Technology and Seamless Integration
The AUV is divided into two compartments: a dry, user-sealed rear section, housing the navigation system and electronics, and a front wet section designed for plug-and-play integration of payloads and sensors. YUCO is powered by SEABER’s proprietary INX© navigation system, which utilizes advanced underwater algorithms to provide top-tier navigation performance with minimal external intervention.
Intuitive Control and Safe Recovery Features
YUCO's SEAPLAN interface offers flexible, user-friendly operation, allowing intuitive programming and activation of payloads, along with specialized navigation modes. It is also WiFi-enabled for remote programming. To ensure safe recovery, YUCO features a neon pink body and flashing LEDs for easy visibility. Additionally, the handheld SEACOMM remote provides real-time GPS tracking and a return function, ensuring a smooth and controlled retrieval.
MARVEL: Micro-AUV for Survey and Defense
Developed by SEABER, MARVEL embodies boldness, innovation, reliability, and efficiency. Designed for survey and defense sectors, it serves applications such as security, coast guard operations, mine countermeasures (MCM) missions, and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training. MARVEL is equipped with underwater acoustic positioning and communication, featuring data encryption and scuttling options for secure operations.
Robust and Low-Maintenance Design
Combining high performance with low maintenance, MARVEL is a user-friendly micro-AUV optimized for coastal waters. Its bio-inspired design enhances durability, ensuring resistance to harsh conditions and preventing water leaks in key areas such as the mast and fins. The AUV is divided into two compartments: a dry section housing the navigation system and a wet section designed for accessible payloads and sensor integration.
Advanced Navigation and Seamless Operation
MARVEL’s INX© navigation system integrates advanced underwater algorithms for precise performance. Equipped with DVL and depth sensors, it provides cost-efficient navigation with minimal external input. The SEAPLAN interface, a modern graphical user interface (GUI), offers easy programming, flexible navigation modes, and WiFi access for remote configuration.
Real-Time Tracking and Secure Communication
For safe and efficient recovery, MARVEL features a neon-colored body and flashing LEDs for high visibility. Its mast includes multiple wireless communication antennas, supporting satellite, GSM, and radio signals. The SEACOMM remote control displays real-time GPS positions and includes a "come-back-to-my-position" function for automated retrieval. A key distinction from YUCO is MARVEL’s underwater acoustic positioning system, which uses the SeaTrac USBL module for real-time tracking and communication. Paired with an autonomous buoy, MARVEL delivers high-accuracy underwater positioning. Due to its advanced capabilities, MARVEL requires a dual-use export license from the SBDU authority in France.
