Sonobot 5 USV

An uncrewed surface vehicle for hydrographic surveys, inspection and environmental monitoring. Sonobot 5 brings configurable survey equipment to inland and coastal waters.

Sonobot 5 is EvoLogics’ uncrewed surface vehicle for hydrographic surveys, infrastructure inspection, environmental monitoring and search and rescue.

Product · Reference USV-EV-SONO5

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Sonobot 5 â€” standard survey configuration.

Sonobot 5 vehicles during a demonstration.

Sonobot 5 â€” diver navigation configuration with USBL arm.

Benefits

Folding hull and assembly without tools.
Supervised autonomous missions or manual control.
Sensor options selected for the required survey data.

Applications

Hydrographic survey
Mapping
SAR
Infrastructure inspection
Diver support
Environmental monitoring

Key features

Foldable catamaran hull designed for single-operator transport and deployment.
Modular sonar, camera, AI, communications and positioning options.
Supervised-autonomy waypoint missions or manual remote operation.
Up to nine hours endurance stated on the current official page.

Meet the Sonobot 5

EvoLogics

The manufacturer’s 2020 Sonobot 5 demonstration. Sensor packages and software may differ from current configurations.

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Technical overview

The catamaran platform supports different sonar and imaging payloads. A USBL-equipped configuration can serve as a mobile surface gateway for underwater positioning and communication. Payloads are selected separately for each mission.

Technical details

Technical specifications

Dimensions: 1291 mm length; 954 mm width; 810 mm design height; 120 mm draught.
Weight: 24–33 kg depending on configuration.
Protection: IP68 for all components.
Communication: Mesh WiFi, redundant 868 MHz radio (915 MHz optional), with long-range options.
Speed: 0.5–2 m/s over ground.
Working region: >30 km at 1 m/s depending on configuration.

Configuration options

USBL antenna armAcoustic gateway

Turns Sonobot 5 into a mobile surface gateway for acoustic positioning and communication.

Compatibility: Sonobot 5 with compatible USBL configuration

AI Object Recognition ModuleAI add-on

Analyses side-scan sonar or video feeds onboard and highlights detected object classes in the control software.

Compatibility: Sonobot 5

Collision Avoidance SystemNavigation safety

Uses forward-looking sonar, stereo camera and/or LiDAR depending on configuration to detect and avoid obstacles.

Compatibility: Sonobot 5

Compatibility and naming

Sonobot 5 sensor, communication and positioning packages are modular. Exact equipment and data quality must be confirmed for the requested configuration.

Acoustic performance notice

Capabilities, software licensing, payload configuration and operating limits are selected for the requested deployment.

Specifications

Sonobot 5 USV specifications
Length	1291 mm
Width	954 mm
Weight	24–33 kg, depending on configuration
Measuring speed	0.5–2 m/s over ground

Accessories & payload options

Options are selected for your application. Included equipment, interfaces and compatibility are confirmed in your quotation.

Single-beam Echosounder
Side-scan Sonar
Forward-looking Sonar
GNSS
RTK
Total Station Reflector
Rugged Field PC
Sonobot Control Software
Standard HDTV Camera
Underwater Full-HD Camera Pod
Thermal Camera
Stereo Camera
LiDAR Sensor
USBL Arm / Mobile Surface Node
AI Object Recognition
AI Obstacle Avoidance

Datasheets & documentation

Sonobot 5 product information guide - May 2024
Manufacturer guide dated May 2024. Confirm current configuration and dimensions with ROVITEC.
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