Ocean News & Technology by Ed Freeman
IQUA Robotics Deploys SPARUS II AUV at REPMUS 26 for MCM and Seabed Mapping
IQUA deployed its SPARUS II autonomous underwater vehicle during the REPMUS 26 exercise, performing mine‑countermeasure and seabed‑mapping missions with AI‑based sonar detection and optical classification.
Key points
AI sonar detector reduced false positives versus prior versions.
AI visual classifier correctly identified every deployed mine.
16 MCM serial missions executed Sep 3‑24 2026.
Equipped with Blueprint Subsea forward‑looking sonar, Norbit multibeam, and in‑house optical camera.
Why it matters
AI‑driven autonomous MCM cuts false alarms and speeds mine identification.
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Also mentioned
- Spanish Navy
- Blueprint Subsea
- Norbit
Original coverage
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