Meet the worlds first AI-driven autonomous underwater vehicle [video]

Offshore wind technology company Beam has deployed the world’s first AI-driven autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) – a breakthrough in offshore wind inspections.

The cutting-edge tech was put to the test at Seagreen, Scotland’s largest offshore site, which is a joint project between SSE Renewables, TotalEnergies, and PTTEP.

This new AI-driven autonomous underwater vehicle is a game changer for how underwater inspections are done, as it makes them faster and more affordable. The system is fully autonomous, meaning it can perform detailed inspections without any human involvement and send data directly back to shore.

Why this matters

Traditionally, inspections at offshore wind farms have been time-consuming, manual operations. Beam’s AI-driven AUV can handle these tasks on its own, cutting inspection times by up to 50%. That means lower costs and fewer people needed offshore. Plus, the vehicle’s advanced tech gathers better data, including 3D models, so teams can make more informed decisions about asset …