Nauticus Robotics Invoices Phase I: Concept Validation Under Contract for Aquanaut Mark 2

HOUSTON, July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KITT), a leading innovator in subsea robotics and software, announces the successful completion and invoicing of Phase I in its transformative four-phase contract with Brazil's largest offshore oil & gas operator. This milestone concludes part of the contract that was awarded in 2023.

Nauticus' Autonomous Solutions team has achieved a crucial victory by finalizing the engineering and proof-of-concept documentation for the Aquanaut Mark 2 vehicle. This documentation details the advancements and capabilities of Aquanaut Mark 2, ensuring it meets the stringent requirements of 10 core functionalities essential for offshore deepwater field inspection and light maintenance tasks. The reports include a technical analysis of each required capability, Factory Acceptance Test results for each vehicle component, and the status of ongoing testing in both controlled (pool) and uncontrolled (ocean) environments. All Phase I contractual requirements were successfully fulfilled during Q2FY24.

Nauticus Robotics' CEO, John Gibson, commented, "The successful completion of Phase I underscores our commitment to revolutionizing subsea operations. Our team's dedication and the innovative advancements of the Aquanaut Mark 2 showcase the potential for significant improvements in efficiency, safety and the opportunity to materially reduce CO2 emissions of offshore operations."

Nauticus is now forging ahead with Phase II (Technology Integration) and Phase III (Controlled Environment Testing), which are being executed concurrently through an iterative approach as new vehicle capabilities are developed and integrated. The final phase, Phase IV (Field Qualification Test), is slated to be performed in Brazil, bringing the project full circle.

The Aquanaut vehicle leverages Nauticus' proprietary ToolKITT software, a versatile and platform-independent solution previously tested across various subsea vehicle classes. By harnessing the power of the ToolKITT software and the pioneering design of the Aquanaut vehicle, Nauticus is spearheading the industry's shift from traditional tethered operations to augmented autonomy.

About Nauticus Robotics

Nauticus Robotics, Inc. develops autonomous robots for the ocean industries. Autonomy requires the extensive use of sensors, artificial intelligence, and effective algorithms for perception and decision allowing the robot to adapt to changing environments. The company's business model includes using robotic systems for service, selling vehicles and components, and licensing of related software to both the commercial and defense business sectors. Nauticus has designed and is currently testing and certifying a new generation of vehicles to reduce operational cost and gather data to maintain and operate a wide variety of subsea infrastructure. Besides a standalone service offering and forward-facing products, Nauticus' approach to ocean robotics has also resulted in the development of a range of technology products for retrofit/upgrading traditional ROV operations and other third-party vehicle platforms. Nauticus' services provide customers with the necessary data collection, analytics, and subsea manipulation capabilities to support and maintain assets while reducing their operational footprint, operating cost, and greenhouse gas emissions, to improve offshore health, safety, and environmental exposure. 

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