Jaia Robotics is proud to have veterans like Joshua Mickles that have been on the front line and done the jobs that can now be supported by autonomous systems! What makes more sense: 8 JaiaBots - 30 mins - anytime or 25 Marines - 8 hours - night time
Littoral Maneuver — these two words are echoing across every government agency charged with defending our nation and our allies. But while they’re easy to say, executing them in theater is a whole different story. Operating across dispersed island chains demands more than presence — it requires real-time data, decentralized decision-making, and rapid maneuverability. Today, validating a landing zone still often means putting people in the water. In both permissive and non-permissive environments, our forces need the organic capability to characterize their aquatic surroundings - the same way a point man would clear a route in Iraq or Afghanistan. And while deep-sea tech is advancing quickly, a critical gap remains: the last 200 meters — the surf zone. Larger UUVs equipped with sonar and object detection tech lose reliability in surf and strong currents. The result? Displaced or unreliable data. These large UUVs serve a critical purpose leading up to the surf zone but they are difficult for small elements to deploy and their price tag makes it challenging to put in the hands of every small boat element. While elite units can perform these missions, there simply aren’t enough of them to support every maneuver element, especially during large-scale operations. That’s where Jaia Robotics steps in. We’ve developed a dual-modality USV/UUV — the JaiaBot — that transits at 10+ knots on the surface, then dives into the surf zone to collect critical bathymetry and current data. Once submerged, it embeds into the sea floor to ensure accurate depth readings using pressure sensors — just like our SOF teams do today, but without putting a person in harm’s way. In addition to bathymetric data, the JaiaBots also provide real-time significant wave weight and current speed and direction, giving maneuver elements insight into how surf zone currents will impact their transit and stability during the approach. This information is essential for determining not just if a landing site is deep enough and clear of major obstacles, but if it’s realistically navigable under present conditions. This real-time data can be streamed directly to maneuver commanders, allowing for faster, safer, and more informed decision-making. With its modular, sensor-agnostic design, the JaiaBot is built to evolve at the speed of the mission. If you’re focused on littoral operations or interested in supporting distributed maritime operations, I’d love to connect. Reach out to me directly or contact our team at [email protected].