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Petrobras closes a new US$ 100 MILLION agreement for the use of a new offshore inspection robot

Written by Roberta Souza
Published 26/06/2023 às 18:10
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The agreement aims to use an autonomous submarine robot from Nauticus Robotics in Petrobras offshore inspection services

Shares of Nauticus Robotics rose sharply in New York premarket on Friday, boosted by the announcement of a deal with Petrobras. The American company of autonomous robots with artificial intelligence informed that the signed contract opens a potential market of more than US$ 100 million per year. The agreement provides for the use of Aquanaut, an autonomous underwater robot developed by Nauticus Robotics, to support the offshore activities of Petrobras, including inspection services at the Brazilian company's deepwater production field.

In New York premarket, shares of Nauticus Robotics offshore were up a significant 33% around 9:30 am. This expressive growth is the result of the announcement of the agreement closed with Petrobras, which represents an important milestone for the company of autonomous robots with artificial intelligence. Investors are optimistic about the potential of this contract, which opens up a market estimated at over $100 million a year for Nauticus Robotics.

Contract with Petrobras strengthens Nauticus Robotics' position in the offshore sector

The agreement signed between Nauticus Robotics and Petrobras is a significant step for the American company to establish itself as a relevant player in the offshore sector. With the deployment of Aquanaut, an autonomous underwater underwater robot developed by Nauticus, Petrobras will be able to rely on an advanced and innovative solution to carry out field inspection services in its deepwater production field. The initial contract of approximately two months of inspection submarina is one of the largest ever awarded in the world, which puts Nauticus Robotics in a favorable position to win future contracts with Petrobras.

The signing of the agreement with Petrobras not only opens up a potential market of more than US$ 100 million per year for Nauticus Robotics, but also recognizes the expertise and quality of the products developed by the company. The Aquanaut, autonomous underwater robot, offers supervised autonomy and will be fundamental for Petrobras' offshore activities, contributing to efficient and advanced field inspections. Winning this initial contract demonstrates Nauticus Robotics' ability to compete in the global market and consolidates its position as one of the main players in the field of autonomous robotics with artificial intelligence.

The agreement closed between Petrobras and Nauticus Robotics

The agreement signed between Nauticus Robotics and Petrobras boosted the American company's shares in the pre-market in New York. With a potential market of more than US$ 100 million per year, the contract for the use of the autonomous underwater robot Aquanaut strengthens the presence of Nauticus Robotics in the offshore sector and opens up opportunities for future contracts with Petrobras. This agreement recognizes the quality and expertise of Nauticus Robotics, consolidating its position as one of the main players in the autonomous robotics market with artificial intelligence.

Roberta Souza

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