Event
Jaia Robotics wins USGS-backed award for micro-AUV validation
Jaia Robotics received a $130,000 award through the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth to validate JaiaBot micro-AUVs for shallow-water coastal monitoring.
Evidence notes
- The award supported validation of JaiaBot micro-AUVs in coastal and shallow-water environments.
- Jaia said the work was funded through a U.S. Geological Survey grant to the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
- The project focused on reducing the cost and complexity of collecting ocean data at scale.
Company context
Jaia Robotics develops compact, low-cost autonomous underwater vehicles designed to work as coordinated fleets. Its micro-sized systems collect bathymetry, water-quality and environmental data across coastal and inland waters, with shore software for mission planning, fleet control and visualisation. The company targets survey coverage that would be costly or slow with conventional vessels and larger AUVs.
Context
- Company
- Jaia Robotics
- Segment
- Maritime
- Event type
- Award
- Added to Korthos
- Jul 14, 2026
- Geography
- Bristol · United States