Achieving fully automatic and safe navigation, Autonomous navigation platform for small vessels,
"Eight Knot AI Captain"

Autopilot assist function realized by AI Captain

Safe automatic navigation achieved with just a few clicks.

Safe automatic navigation achieved with just a few clicks.

Simply choose your destination, and the AI will set the optimal route for you.

Sensors detect obstacles and other vessels. Navigate safely to your destination while avoiding them.

Sensors detect obstacles and other vessels. Navigate safely to your destination while avoiding them.

The sensors detect obstacles and other vessels, and the AI automatically avoids dangers during navigation.

Even cautious maneuvering required for departure and docking is fully automated.

Even cautious maneuvering required for departure and docking is fully automated.

Appropriate docking routes are set according to the surrounding conditions, achieving a safer docking experience.

Do you have concerns like these?

Overlooking obstacles and other vessels

Looking back, a large ship is right in front of you! Driftwood appears before you notice!

Looking back, a large ship is right in front of you! Driftwood appears before you notice!

The setting sun obstructs your view, and you can’t see ahead!

The setting sun obstructs your view, and you can’t see ahead!

Unable to dock smoothly! The ship drifts between docking and mooring!

Unable to dock smoothly! The ship drifts between docking and mooring!

The current is fast, and you can’t navigate the route as planned!

The current is fast, and you can’t navigate the route as planned!

Lack of knowledgeable crew members in the operating area

Crew training takes time

Crew training takes time

There aren't enough experienced people available for sudden requests in that area!

There aren't enough experienced people available for sudden requests in that area!

AI CAPTAIN can help you resolve them!

  • No blind spots in the vicinity! Assisting the captain by detecting obstacles and other vessels in 360 degrees, all directions.

  • Eliminate concerns about navigation skills. It feels like you're riding with a veteran captain.

  • Ensure safety with the same knowledge regardless of who is operating. Reduced workload for operation management.

AI CAPTAIN can help  you resolve them!
AI CAPTAINを活用すれば解決できます!

Achieving fully automatic and safe navigation, Autonomous navigation platform for small vessels,
"Eight Knot AI Captain"

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Service Contents

AI CAPTAIN can be utilized for various purposes

Installation on existing small vessels

Installation on existing small vessels

Introduction of automatic navigation assist function and electrification (EV conversion) of vessels

We will carry out modifications to existing vessels and add functionality by adding sensor equipment. Suitable for small vessels of 5-19 tons.

Planning and production of new vessels

Planning and production of new vessels

Collaboration with boat builders, construction of small vessels with automatic navigation assist function

We propose small vessels with automatic navigation function tailored to your needs.

Unmanned vessels for special purposes

Unmanned vessels for special purposes

Small vessels for specific purposes other than passenger transport

We propose unmanned boats specialized for individual purposes, such as maintenance of various infrastructure (bridge piers, offshore wind power generation facilities, etc.), marine, river, and lake environmental surveys, and cargo transportation.

Passenger boats

Cargo transportation

Fishing boats

Water monitoring boats

Pleasure boats

AI CAPTAIN Use Cases

ロボット水上タクシー 自律航行水上EVタクシー実装事業(広島・宇品港)

Water taxi using autonomous navigation EV boats

Introducing autonomous navigation EV boats to a passenger ship operator in Hiroshima city. Implementing a water taxi service that connects tourist facilities around Ujina Port on-demand. A notable feature is the ease of booking from the web. Based on a general pleasure boat, autonomous navigation is achieved by equipping various sensors, speed and rudder angle control units, and control modules. High-precision positioning of Michibiki CLAS is also used.

Eight Knot I
Eight Knot I

Eight Knot I

Length and width7.47m (25ft) 2.79m
Propulsion2 electric outboard motors (12Kw x2)
Capacity10 passengers
Main functionsAutonomous navigation, automatic departure and docking

Distinctive features

  • Obstacle avoidance

  • Avoiding other vessels

  • Remote monitoring

  • Automatic route setting

  • Avoiding shallow water and reefs

  • Automatic departure and docking

  • Abnormality detection alert

Implementation Process

for Existing Ships

  • 1

    Application for test ride event

    1. The guidance area may vary depending on the time of your application. 2. Please note that we may not be able to provide guidance depending on the time.

  • 2

    Hearing

    Our engineers will visit your designated location to check the installation method for the existing ship, etc.

  • 3

    Quotation and contract procedure

    We will also explain warranty coverage and maintenance services.

  • 4

    Work commencement

    The standard delivery time is approximately 3-6 months after the work has begun.

  • 5

    Delivery

  • 6

    After-sales support

AI CAPTAINを活用すれば解決できます!

Achieving fully automatic and safe navigation, Autonomous navigation platform for small vessels,
"Eight Knot AI Captain"

Contact Us