UK-based Ocean Infinity successfully trialed a fleet of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for inspecting offshore platforms and cables without human intervention. Leveraging computer vision and 5G, the tech boosts efficiency by 40%.
On March 16, 2026, Ocean Infinity completed field trials of 10 autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) off Norway's coast. The drones independently scan pipelines, platforms, and subsea cables, using AI to detect defects with 99% accuracy. Data streams to shore via 5G in real-time.
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