Seafloor Systems EchoBoat-160 Unmanned Survey Vessel

The Seafloor Systems EchoBoat-160™ is a purpose-built autonomous and remotely operated hydrographic survey platform designed to deliver professional-grade data acquisition with the efficiency of an unmanned surface vessel (USV). Ideal for survey, inspection, and data collection missions on lakes, rivers, harbors, contaminated water bodies, and confined spaces, the EchoBoat-160 integrates advanced sensor payloads in a compact, transportable frame that performs like a crewed vessel at a fraction of the cost.

With one-button startup and optional AutoNav™ autonomous wayfinding, the EchoBoat-160 supports hands-free navigation and repeatable survey lines. Its modular design accommodates professional sonar systems — including singlebeam, multibeam, side scan, ADCP, sub-bottom profiler, magnetometer, and auxiliary sensors such as sound velocimeters, CTDs, LiDAR, and thermal cameras — providing flexibility for diverse hydrographic workflows.

Built with a rugged UV-resistant HDPE hull and aluminum frame, the vessel delivers up to 8 hours of battery endurance at survey speed and a remote control range of up to 2 km. EchoBoat-160™ is compact enough for shore deployment yet powerful enough for demanding field missions.

Key Features

• Purpose-built USV for hydrographic and inspection surveys
• Autonomous (AutoNav™) and remote-control operation
• Supports a wide range of survey sensors (multibeam, ADCP, sidescan, etc.)
• 8-hour battery life and up to 2 km remote range
• Modular payload integration for advanced data collection
• Rugged, transportable design with professional grade hardware

Ideal For

Engineering services, geospatial survey teams, environmental monitoring, utilities, construction, and infrastructure inspection where remote hydrographic data collection enhances safety, productivity, and access to challenging water bodies.