Hurb Labs Develops Innovative Project to Use Autonomous Ship in Rio de Janeiro

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 19/04/2022 at 12:15

Updated on 19/04/2022 at 16:54

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The Online Travel Platform Hurb Labs Closed a Partnership with TideWise for the Development of an Autonomous Vessel That Will Contribute to Transportation in Rio de Janeiro

The online travel platform Hurb Labs, part of Hurb, has closed a partnership with TideWise, a Brazilian technology-based company that provides maritime solutions, for the development of an innovative project using autonomous and eco-friendly ship technology. The new transportation, which will operate in the transfer of passengers through the waterways of the Rio de Janeiro, is expected to be ready by December this year. The new partnership between the companies aims to explore some waterway routes in the city to connect tourist attractions and significant hubs, such as downtown Rio, Sugarloaf Mountain, the Peninsula in Barra da Tijuca, and the Jardim Oceânico subway station.

Autonomous Vessel in Rio de Janeiro Can Be Controlled in Real Time

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The ship of the online travel platform is named “Arya,” synonymous with essential and noble, referring to Hurb’s values. The term is also linked to air and is a special tribute to Hurb’s mascot.

The autonomous ship uses laser sensors, camera systems, and radars to navigate safely, sharing the same waterways as conventional ships in Rio de Janeiro. In addition, it can operate in various weather conditions, carrying multiple sensors that collect environmental data. The communication of the online travel platform’s vehicle is done via 4G, satellite, or radio link with a range of up to 18 km, allowing the operator to control and monitor the autonomous vessel in real time.

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Autonomous Ship Will Contribute to Urban Mobility

For the creators, the autonomous ship will be a new urban mobility option that can help save time for various people and integrate into an existing network.

According to Rafael Coelho, naval engineer and specialist in autonomous vessels and CEO of TideWise, the company and the online travel platform are applying all their Brazilian and international work experience to make passenger transportation safer, collaborating with the Brazilian Navy to develop the first provisional regulation for this type of vessel. The proposal aligns with global practices, and there is a worldwide consensus for regulations to be similar.

Understand How the Autonomous Vessel System Will Work

For now, the vessel will transport employees of the online travel platform in Rio de Janeiro on the route between the Peninsula, where the company is headquartered, and the Jardim Oceânico subway station, on round trips lasting 20 minutes with a capacity for 15 people.

The system will be fully electric, thus it will not emit polluting gases. Solar panels will be installed on both the ship and the docking pier, which will be used as a charging station, contributing to the charging of batteries and reducing environmental impact even further.

In addition, the online travel platform’s autonomous ship will use artificial intelligence to detect pollution and oil in the water during its travels, thereby assisting regulatory agents in environmental control measures.

Hurb Labs Develops Innovative Project to Use Autonomous Ship in Rio de Janeiro

The Online Travel Platform Hurb Labs Closed a Partnership with TideWise for the Development of an Autonomous Vessel That Will Contribute to Transportation in Rio de Janeiro

Autonomous Vessel in Rio de Janeiro Can Be Controlled in Real Time

Autonomous Ship Will Contribute to Urban Mobility

Understand How the Autonomous Vessel System Will Work

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Hurb Labs Develops Innovative Project to Use Autonomous Ship in Rio de Janeiro

The Online Travel Platform Hurb Labs Closed a Partnership with TideWise for the Development of an Autonomous Vessel That Will Contribute to Transportation in Rio de Janeiro

Autonomous Vessel in Rio de Janeiro Can Be Controlled in Real Time

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Understand How the Autonomous Vessel System Will Work

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