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Nauticus Robotics Announces 2025 Florida Lake Testing Plans

Nauticus Robotics Announces 2025 Florida Lake Testing Plans
24 Oct 2025
Nauticus Robotics, Inc., a leading developer of autonomous subsea robotics and software solutions, has announced plans to conduct Aquanaut® testing at its Advanced Ocean Systems (AOS) lake facility in Stuart, Florida.

The first Aquanaut robot was transferred to the facility in October and is currently undergoing final inspections ahead of the start of operations. The unit that operated offshore during the 2025 summer season will join it at the facility after completing its post-mission evaluation at Nauticus’ Louisiana site.

Nauticus plans to deploy both robots for lake testing throughout the fall and winter seasons. The testing program aims to unlock new market opportunities for both the untethered Aquanaut robots and Nauticus ToolKITT™ software. The key target market opportunities are outlined below.

  1. Leak Detection Services – Validates a high-demand application for subsea integrity and environmental monitoring, opening recurring offshore service revenue.
  2. 3D Digital Twin Solutions – Enables entry into the fast-growing digital twin and remote asset management market, creating data-as-a-service opportunities.
  3. Survey & Mapping Expansion – Proves versatility for inland, coastal, and renewable energy surveys, broadening market reach beyond oil and gas.
  4. Autonomy Software Commercialization – Showcases licensable autonomy IP for autonomous robots and defense platforms, establishing scalable software revenue streams.
  5. Fleet Interoperability – Demonstrates multi-vehicle coordination with third-party uncrewed surface vehicles, positioning Nauticus for integrated autonomous fleet operations.
  6. Customer & Investor Validation – Accelerates adoption, builds trust, and strengthens sales and funding pipelines via live demonstrations.

John Gibson, President and CEO of Nauticus Robotics, stated, "The collaboration afforded us by AOS is expected to be a gamechanger. This top-notch facility and the team here provide us with a cost-effective method for testing not only our products but their interaction with other vehicles as well. This location provides the ideal spot to host customers so they can observe our progress before we go offshore again in 2026."


John Jacobson, CEO of AOS added, "We are excited to have both the Nauticus Robotics team and the Aquanaut here at our facility in Stuart, Florida. We are looking forward to a busy program of ongoing tests that will allow us to explore new ways of advancing the interoperability of multiple autonomous vehicles, with the Aquanaut system below the waterline and our line-up of USVs on the surface."


Nauticus also intends to begin assembling a third Aquanaut robot, which will serve as an additional testing platform. Once completed, this unit will be transferred to the Stuart facility to support ongoing development of Aquanaut and Nauticus ToolKITT capabilities. This approach will allow the first two Aquanaut robots to transition fully into revenue-generating operations in 2026.
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