Introduced in the 1970s and long considered standard equipment on yachts all around the world, autopilots steer a boat along a pre-set compass heading while leaving the captain with free hands to focus on other tasks.

But significant advancements in real-time sensing and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have now made it possible for the autopilot to do much, much more.

NeuBoat Navi provides real-time information on the location, distance, and speed of both stationary and moving objects ahead

NeuBoat Navi provides real-time information on the location, distance, and speed of both stationary and moving objects ahead

Smart autopilot platforms, like the groundbreaking NeuBoat Navi from Avikus, utilise this cutting-edge technology and a range of advanced sensors including camera systems and LiDAR to provide an unprecedented level of object detection capability. This enables enhanced operational capabilities, while affording significantly greater safety while underway.

NeuBoat Navi provides real-time information on the location and distance of both stationary and moving objects ahead of the vessel, along with accurate speed data for moving targets. Leveraging its next-generation smart sensors and real-time data analysis capability, NeuBoat Navi continuously scans the vessel’s forward surroundings to identify and track potential collision targets such as buoys, other vessels and floating debris. It calculates the collision risk level and suggests an avoidance path using advanced object detection and collision avoidance algorithms. This real-time information provides boaters with an unparallelled level of situational awareness, allowing the safest and most efficient decisions while manoeuvring in tight quarters or high traffic zones.

With NeuBoat Navi, captains can review and select optimal routes, receive alerts about hazards and obstacles and accept rerouting suggestions – all at the touch of a button. Route recommendations ensure operators enjoy a clear and accurate understanding of the immediate environment at all times, enhancing both safety and convenience while reducing operator fatigue.

Route recommendations ensure operators have a clear and accurate understanding of their environment, enhancing both safety and convenience

Route recommendations ensure operators have a clear and accurate understanding of their environment, enhancing both safety and convenience

Innovative charting features using exceptionally detailed cartography from Savvy Navvy enable NeuBoat Navi to provide sophisticated auto routing capability. Captains need only identify key waypoints in order for the platform to deliver a clear and safe navigation route.

But what truly differentiates NeuBoat Navi from any other autopilot in the world is its groundbreaking autonomous functionality. Leveraging its advanced object detection and range detection capabilities, NeuBoat Navi provides adaptive cruise-like functionality, matching vessel speed to that of other vessels directly ahead for enhanced safety in high traffic zones. The system is speed-limited to 10 knots, in keeping with typical speed limits in high traffic zones worldwide.

What’s more, NeuBoat Navi can even slow or stop the vessel automatically if required to avoid a collision. No other autopilot platform in the world can offer this advanced level of protection for yachts, and their occupants.

The collision avoidance feature suggests adjustments to speed and trajectory to avoid collisions, using risk assessments from object detection technology

The collision avoidance feature suggests adjustments to speed and trajectory to avoid collisions, using risk assessments from object detection technology

Available now through both OEM and aftermarket/refit channels, NeuBoat Navi works on a broad range of vessels with single or more engine configurations and electric steering.

With its unique real-time object detection and object avoidance technology, NeuBoat Navi from Avikus delivers significantly greater convenience and substantially greater safety than outdated static autopilots. For yacht builders and refit yards looking to offer their clients the best, NeuBoat Navi stands alone.