Researchers at IIT Madras have created SEANAV, a digital-twin platform designed to test autonomous navigation systems in simulated real-world maritime conditions.
On November 15, 2026, researchers at IIT Madras were reported to have developed SEANAV, a digital twin for testing autonomous maritime navigation. The platform creates a virtual ocean environment where vessel behavior, sensor inputs and navigation conditions can be reproduced without conducting every test in live waters.
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