Guardian AUV
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Overview
Defense-oriented surveillance AUV, formerly called Solus-XR, designed for persistent subsea patrol and target detection in harsh environments.
Guardian AUV is a military XLAUV platform developed by Cellula Robotics in Canada. Defense-oriented surveillance AUV, formerly called Solus-XR, designed for persistent subsea patrol and target detection in harsh environments. It is positioned for naval ISR, defense payload deployment, and ultra-long-range missionsand is listed publicly as active. Published specifications captured in this database include a reported range of about 5000 km, reported endurance of up to 45 days, and payload information listed as up to 5000 liters internal payload volume. The platform is described as autonomous in terms of control and autonomy. Its concept emphasizes persistent subsurface data gathering or intervention while reducing risk to crewed vessels and divers.