Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has completed major assembly of the AI-equipped PowerBuoy for the Naval Postgraduate School, ahead of planned shipment in early 2025.
The complete system, which includes installation of AT&T 5G technology and integration of advanced subsea sensors into PowerBuoy equipped with OPT’s latest Merrows suite for seamless AI-capable integration of maritime domain awareness (MDA) across platforms, is now being prepared for shipping.
Once deployed, PowerBuoy will provide continuous, autonomous monitoring and data collection capabilities in one of the world’s most strategically important marine environments.
“We are very excited to complete this critical phase of our contract with NPS. This phase enhances our ability to highlight Merrows capable PowerBuoy AI technology as a vital tool to enhance maritime security and operational capability above and below the surface.”
“We believe the results of the upcoming deployment with NPS will also demonstrate the ability to deploy PowerBuoy as a 5G communications node across the US coast,” said Philip Stratman, CEO of Ocean Power Technologies.
