Neptune Dynamix

Autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessels

Transforming Ocean Monitoring with AI-Powered Autonomous Vessels

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The Ocean's Assets Need Protection

Monitoring the oceans is getting increasingly critical:

  • Protecting critical seaways above and underwater
  • Data cable, pipeline sabotage prevention
  • Detecting smuggling (also underwater)
  • Ocean and climate research

A vast area to cover: 71% of earth's surface

Traditional high-cost assets are spread way too thin to protect us.

Swarms of autonomous, attritable vessels are needed to monitor and set perimeters.

Disruptive Technology for Ocean Monitoring

Self-Righting Catamaran

  • Large area for solar power
  • Low drag, high speed
  • High payload capacity

Edge AI

  • Full autonomy, collision avoidance
  • Local data processing
  • Real-time mission optimization
  • Plain language mission instructions
  • Swarm connectivity

Off-the-Shelf Components

  • Proven performance, low cost
  • Line-serviceable

Exceptional Reliability

  • Redundancy for key systems
  • Few moving parts

Critical IP (3 Provisional Patents) Enabling:

  • 200W available for payload
  • Extreme survivability in contested environments
  • Autonomy and extended mission duration > 1yr
  • Connected swarms

Neptune Dynamix' Autonomous USV

Key Specifications

  • Size: 10 ft x 10 ft catamaran platform
  • Design: Self-righting (patent pending), designed to weather higher sea states
  • Profile: Height ~4 ft, low radar signature
  • Power: Solar powered, 200W continuous (2000W burst) for monitoring
  • Duration: Mission duration up to 6 months
  • Performance: Cruise at 4 kn, top speed 15 kn for 60 min
  • Payload: 150 lb, 18 ft³ capacity via removable Pelican Cases
  • Communication: Starlink or equivalent
  • Autonomy: Fully autonomous operation with collision avoidance
  • Deployment: Parts fit in Bicon, 2 person assembly and launch in < 60 min

Supported Equipment

Equipment Continuous (W) Burst (W)
Camera(s)4-
Radar24-
Passive and Active Sonar-123
ELINT-700
Ocean Monitoring1.450
Weather Monitoring1-
Communication30-
On-Board Processing40-
Total137.4873

Why a Catamaran Platform?

Ample Power

Large solar harvesting area providing 200W (2000W burst) for payload

High Payload Capacity

150 lb, 18 ft³ capacity with easy access via removable cases

Improved Performance

Cruise at 4 kn, top speed 15 kn. Wave-piercing bows improve speed and stability

Proven Components

Extensive use of COTS components: hulls, solar panels, batteries, sensors

Versatile Platform For Multiple Use Cases

Surveillance

Interconnected vessels can set large perimeters detecting and identifying surface and underwater activity (dragging anchors, submarines)

Delivery & Logistics

  • 18 cubic feet payload, easy access
  • Transport of equipment through contested and GPS denied environments
  • Point-to-point deliveries to remote locations

Drone Launch and Power Supply

  • Launch, charging and communication with aerial drones
  • Communication link for tethered underwater drones

Customer Furnished Equipment

Versatile platform providing 200W continuous power for customer defined mission

Our Competitive Advantage

Superior Payload Power & Capacity

5x more power than competitors - 200W continuous (2000W burst) reserved for payload

Extended Duration / Energy Independent

Solar powered with mission duration up to 6 months

Full Autonomy

Edge-AI enabled decision-making with collision avoidance, COLREGS understanding, and mission profiles

Fast Performance

Cruise at 4 kn, burst speed 15 kn - 2x faster than competitors

Attritable & Ruggedized

Built-in redundancy for critical functions, fits in BICON, assembly in < 60 min

Optional Stealth Capability

Ability to submerge and hide from threats

Full Autonomy

Autonomy is a key capability for Neptune Dynamix' vessel. Designed from the ground up to be capable of:

Fully autonomous on-board sensor data processing
COLREGS collision avoidance
Local decision-making
Autonomous mission planning
Swarm collaboration
Payload activation based on mission profiles and CONOPS/FM/ROE/Tactical directives
Traditional waypoint and route navigation via graphical web interface
APIs based interfacing for integration with other systems using consensus standards (e.g. ISA)

A Fast Growing Market

Existing USV Market

$1.7B in 2023-24

  • Growth: CAGR 9-14% to 2030
  • Defense remains the largest application
  • Commercial survey & offshore-wind are fastest-growing
  • Y-25 U.S. Navy request: $172M for small/medium USVs

New Markets

$6B projected

  • Pentagon Replicator: ~$1B for "thousands of small USVs" in 2024-25
  • Surveillance of undersea cables: ~14,000 ASVs needed
  • Autonomous-ship market projected to double: $6.1B → $12.3B by 2032
  • Forecasts of ~4,000 small/medium USVs/yr by 2030

Roadmap to Product

Q2 2025

Proof of Concept

Self-Righting Catamaran

3 Provisional patents

Q4 2025

3 ft x 3 ft Prototype

Propulsion, remote control proven

Q2 2026

MVP 10 ft x 10 ft

Test CA to Hawaii

Basic autonomy proven

Q4 2026

Volume Production

Customization

Full autonomy, Swarming

Team With Deep-Tech and Startup Experience

Dietmar Trees, PhD

CEO

Prior experience: ASML, ZeroAvia

Helge Weissig, PhD

CIO

Prior experience: Schrödinger, ActivX Biosciences

Mark Ott

Advisor

Founder OceanAero, SubSeaSail, Harbor Wing

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Neptune Dynamix Inc.

Incorporated February 2025

Location: San Diego, CA

CAGE Code: 11ME4

www.neptunedynamix.com