Kraken Robotics has acquired 3D at Depth. Together, we are delivering advanced technologies including LiDAR, synthetic aperture sonar, sub-bottom imaging, and subsea power solutions.

LiDAR Solutions
Advanced LiDAR Solutions for Rapid and Precise Measurements

Kraken LiDAR solutions deliver high-precision inspection and monitoring of underwater assets and environments to support informed decision-making. Our technology enables rapid, millimetric-accuracy seabed mapping, 3D digital twins, and infrastructure modeling from stationary or mobile platforms. Contactless measurements from 10+ meters away decreases risk of damage to assets and disruption to operations. From nuclear structure inspections to imaging subsea infrastructure at depths of 4,000 meters, Kraken Subsea LiDAR provides engineering-grade 3D data that reduces risk in underwater installations and inspections.

Unparalleled Precision

  • Detailed 3D point clouds with millimetric resolution and clarity
  • Measurement of vibration amplitude and frequency
  • Operational depth up to 4,000 meters with no external lighting required

Maximize Efficiency

  • Rapid scans of complex geometries and features in minutes
  • Real-time data processing enables informed decision-making in the field
  • Compressed data for streamlined storage, manipulation, and data transfer

Derisk Installations and Inspections

  • Contactless measurements from 10+ meters away decreases risk of damage to infrastructure, assets, and the environment
  • Inspections of subsea assets over time result in confident movement analysis
  • Data provides actionable intelligence to reduce maintenance costs and downtime

Key Sector Applications

Defense


Critical Underwater Infrastructure Inspection

Mine Countermeasure (MCM) and Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Operations

Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance

Energy


Field Mapping

Nuclear Operations

Engineering Measurements

Subsea Infrastructure Inspection

Marine Research


Marine Archaeology

Ecosystem Research

Environmental Monitoring

Underwater 3D Data Acquisition

Kraken Robotics specializes in underwater data acquisition, providing unparalleled expertise and cutting-edge solutions to a diverse array of in water measurement challenges. From initial underwater survey planning to final data delivery, our comprehensive end-to-end approach and commitment to excellence has positioned us as industry leaders, empowering our clients worldwide with detailed and accurate three-dimensional point clouds which provide an insightful and holistic view of underwater environments. Common applications include:

      • Change Detection
      • Digital Twin
      • Spoolpiece/Jumper Metrologies
      • Inferred Spool Metrologies
      • Virtual Installations
      • CAD Model Creation
      • Damage Assessment
      • Predictive Maintenance
      • Pipeline Inspection and Leak Detection
      • Decommissioning
      • Hydroelectric Turbine Inspection
      • Vibration Analysis
      • As-Built Jacket Modeling
      • Field Mapping 

Increased Visibility in Areas of Critical Concern

Kraken Robotics revolutionizes the nuclear industry with our patented Nuclear LiDAR system, offering near real-time insights into as-found/as-left conditions of submerged and above-water assets. This technology surpasses traditional visual inspections and custom mechanical tools, providing non-contact, non-destructive, accurate as-built measurements and engineering-grade modeling. Our long-range laser scanning detects foreign materials and monitors asset conditions over time, aiding in maintenance planning and outage management. Common applications include:

      • Core Alignment Verification
      • Reactor Inspections
      • Foreign Object Detection
      • Change Detection
      • Damage Assessment/Measurements
      • Predictive Maintenance
      • Below Core Plate Inspections
      • As-Built Scans/Digital Twin
      • Underwater Vessel Inspections
      • VT-1 and VT-3 Inspections

Integrated Approach to Mitigate Risk

Using the latest technology from Leica Geosystems, in combination with dimensional control software and CAD packages, we generate comprehensive survey reports which document the as-built status of the surveyed asset. By strategically placing LiDAR registration targets on subsea assets, we can take the accuracy and quality of terrestrial measurements subsea by translating and combining the terrestrial point clouds with our own in-water LiDAR measurements through a combined registration. This innovative approach allows us to derive inferred measurements and produce incredibly detailed digital twins of submerged assets and their surrounding marine environment.

Our Technology

Subsea LiDAR Operational Parameters

      • Deployment Methods: Tripod, Pole-mounted, ROV (Stationary or Dynamic), AUV, Diver

      • Range: Min 1 m / Max 45 m

        (Turbidity dependent)

      • Field of View: 360° Pan 90° Tilt,
        30° x 30° Sectors

      • Power Supply: 110V/220V AC PCI bottle included; 22V to 29V DC optional

      • Power Consumption: 130W with Pan Tilt @ 120 VAC; 80W without Pan Tilt @ 120 VAC

      • Ambient Lighting: Fully operational in bright sunlight and complete darkness

      • Operating Temperature: -5C to 35C

Data

      • Max Number of Points per Scan: Up to 14.4 million points per scan

      • Improved Range Precision <2.5 mm single-point @2-40 m, 1σ; <0.5 mm multi-point @2-40 m, 1σ

      • Angle Precision: <100µrad, horizontal and vertical (0.005°)

      • Data Transfer: Ethernet 1Gbps or 100 Mbps LAN; Internal 1TB SSD

Related Solutions

Sub-Bottom Imaging

Kraken’s Sub-Bottom Imager delivers 3D data, providing a clear understanding of subsea stratigraphy and hazards.

synthetic aperture sonar

Towed SAS Survey

Kraken’s KATFISH towed SAS surveys acquire higher quality, wider swaths of data at faster speeds than towed sidescan sonar.

Acoustic Coring

Kraken’s Acoustic Corer delivers a 3D acoustic core with a 14 m diameter and depths exceeding 50 m.