AI Sailor
Safer, Smarter Navigation at Sea
75% of marine accidents involve human error, and technology can help prevent them.
AI Sailor is our next-gen maritime Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), powered by the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano.
It was awarded by the Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs SBIR program and InnoVEX Enspyre Startup Special Prize for its innovation in improving maritime safety and operational efficiency.
Navigating Danger at Sea
Marine Accidents Are Avoidable, But Still Happen Every Day.
Why Are Ships and Lives Still at Risk Even with High Tech?
Autopilot ≠ Awareness
It follows a path but doesn’t detect boats, nets, or debris in the water.
Crew Fatigue
Long shifts and small crews lead to slower reactions and missed threats.
Radar Is Often Off
Radar is often too sensitive or noisy, so many crews turn it off to avoid distractions.
AIS Is Too Slow
Automatic Identification System (AIS) only updates every 30 minutes. Too late for fast-moving risks.
Sensor Blind Spots
Not all boats have cameras, and even when they do, humans must still identify obstacles manually.
Disconnected Systems
Sensors don’t talk to each other, leaving critical gaps in situational awareness.
Introducing AI Sailor
AI Sailor is an onboard decision-making system designed to help crews:
- Detect and avoid hazards
- Navigate safely in all conditions
- Reduce collisions, downtime, and fuel consumption
Our solution
How AI Sailor Works
Advanced Sensor Integration
Combines radar, sonar, infrared cameras, GPS, and AIS into a unified sensor fusion platform, delivering complete 360° situational data in real time.
AI Real-Time Decision Intelligence
Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano, AI Sailor analyzes live data to detect risks, predict collisions, and recommend safe maneuvers with split-second accuracy.
Active Anti-Collision (AAC) Mode
In situations with elevated risk levels, such as navigating in adverse weather or congested water ways, the system integrates with vehicle controls to execute reverse propulsion, providing deceleration and mitigating potential damage.
- Situational Awareness
- Collision Warning
- Collision Avoidance
Human-Centric Interface
Captains can customize the dashboard to highlight the most relevant alerts and data for their mission, minimizing distractions and enabling faster, clearer decisions.
Our solution
How AI Sailor Works
Advanced Sensor Integration
Combines radar, sonar, infrared cameras, GPS, and AIS into a unified sensor fusion platform, delivering complete 360° situational data in real time.
AI Real-Time Decision Intelligence
Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano, AI Sailor analyzes live data to detect risks, predict collisions, and recommend safe maneuvers with split-second accuracy.
Active Anti-Collision (AAC) Mode
In situations with elevated risk levels, such as navigating in adverse weather or congested water ways, the system integrates with vehicle controls to execute reverse propulsion, providing deceleration and mitigating potential damage.
- Situational Awareness
- Collision Warning
- Collision Avoidance
Human-Centric Interface
Captains can customize the dashboard to highlight the most relevant alerts and data for their mission, minimizing distractions and enabling faster, clearer decisions.
AI Sailor Delivers Safer, Smarter Navigation
Complete Situational Awareness
Provides your crew with a full 360° view above and below water by seamlessly fusing multiple sensor data into simple, clear insights.
Advanced Collision Detection & Avoidance
Detects vessels, fishing nets, and floating hazards even in poor visibility, and can suggest or take evasive actions to prevent accidents.
Smart Routing with Real-Time Optimization
Considers currents, weather, and obstacles to recommend safer, more efficient routes, helping save time and fuel with instant data processing.
Powered by data. Designed for safety. Trusted to save lives and prevent loss.
Use Cases & Deployment
Smarter Ocean Monitoring with THETIS
The THETIS Smart Vessel demonstrates the real-world impact of AI Sailor through key collaborations and advanced testing:
Smart Ocean Monitoring
In partnership with Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration and National Cheng Kung University’s Coastal Ocean Monitoring Center, THETIS is equipped with advanced instruments like the Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP), Single Beam Echo Sounder (SBES), and IMU to develop intelligent marine weather and ocean data collection technologies.
Satellite Communication Testing
Collaborating with ITRI and Chunghwa Telecom, THETIS tests low-Earth orbit broadband antennas (using Eutelsat OneWeb) to enable high-speed, low-latency maritime communications, supporting smart port and offshore wind farm applications.
Underwater Surveying
Working with top domestic surveying companies, THETIS assists with providing data from hydrographic surveys and offshore wind farm maintenance operators by performing precise underwater depth measurements, enhancing operational safety and planning.
Partnerships & Key Collaborations
Our ecosystem is strengthened by collaborations across government, academia, and industry:
