Sanya Poseidon Unveils Comprehensive Pelagix AUV Range
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CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Sanya Poseidon Ocean Technology Co., Ltd., a deep-sea intelligent equipment manufacturer based in Sanya, Hainan, has unveiled the specifications for its Pelagix autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) range, covering platforms from a 20 kg, 100 m portable vehicle to a 2,000 kg platform configurable for operations down to 6,000 meters. This comprehensive range aims to address various market needs, from shallow water to deep-sea exploration.
The Pelagix AUVs are designed to operate in diverse environments, including dam inspection, offshore oil and gas survey, deep-sea mapping, environmental monitoring, and subsea intervention. The market for AUVs is expected to grow significantly, with a global market size of approximately USD 2.0-2.57 billion for 2024/2025. According to Fortune Business Insights, the large/deep AUV segment, which includes platforms rated deeper than 1,000 meters, is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12.0% across its forecast period.
The Pelagix AUV range is divided into five working classes, each tailored to specific operational depths and requirements. The company’s specifications place the platforms into the following categories:
1. Portable Micro: AUV-150 (150 mm × 1.8 m; 20 kg; 3 kg payload; 0-100 m; 1-8 knots; ≥8 h at 3 knots) and AUV-160 (160 mm × 1.8 m; 35 kg; 5 kg payload; 0-100 m; 1-5 knots; ≥8 h at 3 knots), both designed for shore launch, small-boat deployment, and net recovery. 2. Nearshore Survey: AUV-210 (210 mm × 2.1 m; 70 kg; 10 kg payload; 0-200 m; 1-5 knots standard with a 1-15 knot custom option; ≥10 h at 3 knots) and AUV-260 (260 mm × 2.5 m; 100 kg; 20 kg payload; 0-500 m; 1-6 knots; ≥12 h at 3 knots). 3. Mid-Depth Survey: AUV-324 (324 mm × 4 m; 300 kg; 30 kg payload; 600 m or 2,000 m; 1-6 knots; ≥20 h at 3 knots, extendable to 50 h / 300 km) and the streamlined AUV-480 (480 mm × 6.5 m; 700 kg; 300 m operation; 1-5 knots; ≥20 h at 3 knots). 4. Deep-Sea: AUV-533 (533 mm × 5 m; 1,200 kg; 150 kg payload; 2,000 m or 6,000 m; 1-6 knots; ≥90 h at 3 knots, extendable to 180 h / 1,000 km), AUV-600 (600 mm × 6 m; 1,200 kg; 1,000 m / 3,000 m / 6,000 m; 1-6 knots; ≥24 h at 3 knots) and AUV-900 (900 mm × 6 m; 2,000 kg; 250 kg payload; 3,000 m / 4,500 m / 6,000 m; 1-6 knots; ≥90 h at 3 knots, extendable to 270 h / 1,500 km). 5. Intervention: AUV-F760 (3,850 × 760 × 420 mm; 600 kg with a 60 kg payload and 500 kg displacement; 600 m or 1,200 m; 0-4.5 knots; ≥20 h at 3 knots, extendable to 400 h / 100-200 km; 6-8 thrusters; dual manipulator arms).
Depth rating is a configuration decision rather than a fixed attribute at the platform level. The AUV-533 is offered at 2,000 meters or 6,000 meters; the AUV-600 at 1,000 meters, 3,000 meters, or 6,000 meters; the AUV-900 at 3,000 meters, 4,500 meters, or 6,000 meters; the AUV-324 at 600 meters or 2,000 meters; and the AUV-F760 at 600 meters or 1,200 meters.
Navigation systems on the Pelagix AUVs are robust, combining inertial navigation, Doppler velocity log, and global navigation satellite system (GNSS) for positioning. USBL (ultra-short baseline)