Sonobot 5 USV
Autonomous surface vehicle
With high usability in mind, the autonomous SONOBOT unmanned surface vehicle was developed to provide surveyors, service providers and researchers with a smart lightweight solution for hydrographic surveys and other applications in harbors and inland waters.
Sonobot 5 is also available in NATO standard, adapted for the military. Equipped with object recognition for search and mapping etc.
SONOBOT design objectives were usability, robustness and versatility, paired with high-performance of the on-board sensors.
SONOBOT is a small, simple and usable platform for planning and executing a hydrographic survey that can deliver accurate geo-referenced bathymetric measurements and high-quality imagery with minimum transport, launch and recovery efforts.
Military, Security and surveillance solutions
Hydrographic surveys and visualization of Seabed conditions
Equip the SONOBOT USV with Sidescan sonar or Multibeam.
Collect data from surveys and mapping with the precision a Sonobot USV can give you. Customize according to your assignments.
Different types of sea surveying:
Seabed mapping in waterways, lakes and harbours
Find wires and wreckage
3d modeling of the bottom
Volume calculations
Inspection of marine structures
Search and location in a safe way
Surveys and mapping from 1 - 200m depth
Sonobot equipped with Multibeam
M7 Integrated Multibeam Sonar
M7 is a highly-versatile, high-resolution multibeam echo sounder, which is also extremely simple to use and to install on the vehicle. The tightly coupled GNSS INS makes it easy to integrate even on ultra-small vehicles and very quick to mobilize. Its hydrodynamic form factor and its low power consumption makes it the perfect choice for small autonomous surface vehicles, data acquisition included.
It comes with a high-grade dual GNSS and INS positioning and motion control which is standard for all Norbit echosounders. With 512 beams at 1.45°x1°, a range of over 200 m, and a ping rate of 50 Hz.
M5 Integrated Multibeam Sonar
The M5 Multibeam for SONOBOT USV is an entry-class multibeam sonar with a professional approach. It comes with a high-grade dual GNSS and INS positioning and motion control which is standard for all Norbit echosounders. With 256 beams at 1.45°x1°, a range of over 200 m, and a ping rate of 50 Hz, this system enables professional surveillance that complies with the IHO’s S-44 standard.
The Multibeam is a tailored solution for the Sonobot 5 platform. It offers the advantages of multibeam riverbed mapping in a compact and lightweight unit that seamlessly integrates with the vehicle.
MULTIBEAM PICTURES
Bridge foundations on the seabed. (Pic: InfraGeaTech)
Bridge foundations on the seabed. (Pic: InfraGeaTech)
Fairway. (Pic: InfraGeoTech)
Pipe at the seafloor. (pic: InfraGeoTech)
Quay wall. (Pic: InfraGeoTech)
Sonobot Data Bathymetry & Side Scan
Seabed Survey with Sonobot 5 USV
Sonobot 5 performs flawlessly even in winter climates: during survey, the battery sustained an uninterrupted 8‑hour mission in temperatures between –6 and –9°C.
3D topographic map with color gradients showing elevation levels, labeled in German, of a waterbody or landscape area with two openings or channels.
Slide showing instructions for measuring single depth points on a travel line, with bullet points indicating it does not require high precision AHRS sensors and provides x, y, z values. Contains a diagram of measured points connected by lines on a 3D surface plot, with a color-coded terrain map.
Screenshot of a sonar or underwater imaging software showing a grid and a highlighted object labeled 'object 1.2' in an orange underwater environment, with a white chalk-like drawing in the lower left corner.
3D topographic map with contour lines and a color gradient from blue to red, indicating elevation or other data values.
A digital map displaying a satellite or aerial view of a city block with a color-coded overlay indicating water depth or flow, with blue representing shallow water and red representing deeper water in a specific area.
A computer screen showing a drone flight planning software with a map view, flight path grid, and various sensor and camera settings on the right panel.
A 3D color-coded surface plot showing data with x, y, and z axes, with a color gradient bar on the right indicating different data values, and a sidebar with various data and visualization options.
A screenshot of a drone flight planning map showing a grid pattern in orange over a dark blue background, with labels and a map legend on the left side, and a compass rose on the top right corner.
A scientific diagram showing a submerged bridge site with labels in German, including the terms 'Bewuchs' (vegetation), 'evtl. Rest alte Brücke' (possible remains of an old bridge), and 'Die Spree' (the river Spree). There are annotations regarding water mirror measurements and a compass rose indicating north.
Satellite view of a marina with boats docked along piers, parking lots, and adjacent buildings, alongside a sonar imaging view showing heat signatures of the same area. SOnobot USV and Sidescansonar, BUVI Scandinavia
Aerial view of a marina with boats docked at piers, surrounded by water and adjacent land, with various measurement and monitoring data displayed on the screen.
Object recognition ·
Object recognition ·
Object recognition is an advanced feature for Sonobot USV and UUVs.
The AI-based system is an extra module that runs directly onboard the vehicle and analyses raw side-scan sonar or video camera output.
Videos Sonobot 5 USV
Discover how the Sonobot 5 USV performs in real‑world environments
Hyrdrographic Survey - Sonobot 5 & Sidescan Sonar
Versability
Under water mine search Sonobot USV feature object recognition
Object recognition Ai for Sonobot USV
Mapping riverbed under a bridge with Sonobot USV
Sonobot product description
Demo Sonobot 5
Object recognition Ai for Sonobot USV
Introducing the Sonobot 5 USV
