Tiburon Subsea recently unveiled its patent pending autonomous underwater thruster control technology, known as JETTE. This innovative in-line dual vectored subsea robotic controlled propulsion system is designed to meet the growing demands within the underwater robotics market. The JETTE system offers increased speed, variable controls, maneuverability, durability, and redundancy over traditional Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs). It employs dual fore and aft thrusters that work independently and in tandem, providing UUVs with enhanced capabilities such as extended hover/dwell/scan abilities and simplifying maintenance while offering redundancy and self-rescue options.
The design of the JETTE system eliminates long-standing weak points in control planes that have plagued UUVs in the past, making it a unique system that represents an evolution in hydrodynamic efficiency. Tim Taylor, the Founder and CEO of Tiburon Subsea, sees this technology as a way to break down barriers to emerging technology and make it more accessible to a wider range of stakeholders. He believes that autonomous vehicles are opening new frontiers in the same way that satellites have in space, and that timely ocean data is a missing link that can benefit renewable energy, climate change remediation, coastal engineering, and security.
Taylor’s mission is to democratize access to autonomous robotic technology for those who care for and manage ocean resources and the environment. By providing access to real-time data, Tiburon Subsea aims to increase awareness, care, and management of our ocean resources. They are pioneering a new wave for the future of underwater robotics through their platform of proprietary technology, engineering support, training, and logistical services. For more information on how you can get involved with Tiburon Subsea’s mission or learn more about their JETTE technology