Ranking December 2025
Autonomous underwater vehicles

The RankmyAI Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Ranking presents the top 25 AI companies from our Overall ranking focusing on autonomous underwater vehicles.

 

Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) are self-guided underwater vehicles that use AI to navigate, collect data, and execute missions without real-time human control. They rely on inputs from sonar, inertial navigation, and environmental sensors to operate in complex underwater environments. AUVs are commonly used for seabed mapping, environmental monitoring, infrastructure inspection, scientific research, and defense and security operations, particularly in areas where manned operations are difficult or unsafe.

 

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Top 25 out of
36
1
Anduril Anduril develops integrated autonomous systems for defense, enhancing capabilities across land, sea, and air through persistent awareness and security mechanisms.
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United States
2
L3Harris L3Harris Technologies delivers integrated technology solutions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. Its offerings include autonomous systems, communication systems, sensors, and mission-critical platforms designed to support defense and national security operations.
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United States
3
Oceaneering Oceaneering provides engineered services, products, and robotic solutions for the offshore energy, defense, aerospace, and manufacturing industries, leveraging advanced technology and innovation for efficient operations.
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United States
4
Kraken Robotics Kraken Robotics Inc. designs and markets advanced sensors for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles, specializing in Synthetic Aperture Sonar. This technology improves seabed surveys with ultra-high resolution imagery and superior coverage rates.
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Canada
5
Nauticus Robotics Nauticus Robotics is a developer of ocean robots and autonomy software, offering services to the ocean industries through Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) and direct sales. Their technology supports data collection, analytics, and subsea manipulation, enhancing operations and reducing costs and emissions.
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United States
6
Terradepth Terradepth is constructing a comprehensive virtual model of the ocean, employing autonomous submersibles to gather high-resolution, detailed ocean data for various analytical purposes.
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United States
7
Kongsberg maritime Kongsberg Maritime provides technology solutions for maritime sectors globally, with equipment on over 34,000 vessels. The company's expertise includes automation, navigation, dynamic positioning, and energy management, offering a comprehensive range of services and products.
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Norway
8
HII HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division, the largest industrial employer in Virginia, specializes in designing, constructing, overhauling, and repairing nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines for the U.S. Navy. The division has built over 800 ships, contributing significantly to national defense.
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United States
9
Vatn Systems Vatn Systems specializes in modular autonomous underwater vehicles. The company's first AUV is being prepared for launch, backed by support from Decisive Point.
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United States
10
General Dynamics Mission Systems General Dynamics Mission Systems delivers critical C4ISR solutions across multiple domains, supporting various strategic operations through robust technology designed for safety, data integrity, and effective communication.
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United States
11
Exail Exail specializes in robotics, maritime, navigation, aerospace, and photonics technologies. The company offers robust performance and safety solutions for civil and defense sectors worldwide, employing 1,500 people. Exail provides a global footprint and operates in over 80 countries.
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France
12
Ocean Aero Ocean Aero offers wind and solar-powered autonomous underwater and surface vehicles (AUSVs) for extended ocean missions, providing sustained, eco-friendly operational capabilities for long-distance data collection.
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United States
13
Ocean Infinity Ocean Infinity specializes in large-scale marine robotics, offering solutions that minimize environmental impact. The company focuses on innovative technology to capture ocean data, promoting sustainable maritime operations with a globally recognized fleet.
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United States
14
Teledyne Gavia Teledyne Marine consists of undersea technology companies under Teledyne Technologies Incorporated. The group offers a wide range of subsea solutions, consolidating cutting-edge technology for marine applications.
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United States
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15
Cellula Robotics Cellula Robotics specializes in advanced autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) systems aimed at enhancing underwater security. The company develops hydrogen fuel cell-powered long-range AUVs for defense, mineral exploration, and energy sectors, adhering to ISO 9001:2015 standards for quality management.
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Canada
-1
16
Saab Seaeye Saab Seaeye operates advanced underwater robotic systems in extreme environments, reaching depths of up to two miles. These systems are utilized for diverse applications such as artifact recovery, bioluminescent creature filming, and 3D scanning. Exported globally, they are employed in sectors like oil, gas, renewables, and defense.
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United Kingdom
+1
17
RTSYS RTSYS specializes in underwater acoustics and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), developing solutions in defense, science, and industry. The company offers systems like anti-submarine warfare, portable equipment for divers, and passive acoustic monitoring systems such as recorders and buoys.
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France
-1
18
Seaber Seaber designs and manufactures highly reliable micro-autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for research and commercial applications. These AUVs are agile, affordable, and combine efficiency, robustness, and ease of use, catering to the specific needs of oceanographic research.
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France
19
Hydromea Hydromea focuses on data acquisition and monitoring solutions for submerged assets, aiming to enhance efficiency in industry monitoring capabilities. The company's technology facilitates scaled monitoring and analysis, transforming data exchange processes in underwater environments.
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Switzerland
20
Greensea IQ Greensea IQ specializes in advanced subsea robotics solutions for Defense and Maritime industries, offering systems like Bayonet AUGVs and Integrated Robotics and Navigation System (IQNS) for critical applications. Their technologies enhance safety and efficiency in demanding subsea missions, supporting autonomy and precise underwater operations.
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United States
+1
21
Argeo Argeo develops robotized solutions for data acquisition and modeling in the maritime sector. The company's focus includes exploring large markets within oil and gas, offshore wind, and marine minerals, employing technologies to reduce time and cost for customers.
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Norway
-1
22
Edgelab EdgeLab is a research and consultancy startup specializing in underwater robotics, sea technologies, and micro-systems. The company focuses on innovative solutions based on multidisciplinary expertise, catering to customer demands with a comprehensive understanding of underwater applications and miniaturized sensor solutions.
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Italy
+2
23
IQUA Robotics IQUA Robotics manufactures adaptable autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) like the Girona 500 and Sparus II for research applications. The company also offers SoundTiles software for sonar mapping, providing flexible vehicle configurations for diverse tasks.
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Spain
+2
24
Sunfish
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United States
-1
25
Manta
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United Kingdom
+1
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The RankmyAI Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Ranking is derived from our Overall ranking, which measures the popularity of AI tools based on three key metrics: website traffic, reviews, and investments. The Overall ranking is calculated as the weighted average of the individual rankings for each of these metrics (for more details, see our Methodology page).

Not all AI companies in this ranking are exclusively focused on autonomous underwater vehicles, as AI companies often provide multiple services and products beyond this specific application. This ranking does not assess or indicate the quality, effectiveness, or reliability of the listed AI solutions. It is solely based on popularity metrics and should not be interpreted as an endorsement or evaluation of their performance.

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