Otter USV
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Portable catamaran USV for survey, monitoring, and data collection with optional enhanced situational awareness and communications packages.
Otter USV is a dual-use USV platform developed by Maritime Robotics in Norway. Portable catamaran USV for survey, monitoring, and data collection with optional enhanced situational awareness and communications packages. It is positioned for data collection, monitoring, and surveillanceand is listed publicly as active. Published specifications captured in this database include a published length of about 2.0 m, reported endurance of 20 h, reported speed of Top speed 4.5 kn, and payload information listed as Payload capacity 30 kg. The platform is described as autonomous / remote in terms of control and autonomy. Its concept emphasizes persistent on-water presence, modular payload integration, and lower operating burden than a comparable crewed craft.