New Anti-Collision System and Gyrocompass
28 Jan

New Anti-Collision System and Gyrocompass

Eric ColbyBoat & Gear News, Electronic charting, Marine Apps, Marine Electronics, Navigation, Ocean Voyaging, Offshore Safety
Artificial Intelligence company SEA.AI has added to its machine vision systems with the SEA.AI brain. It integrates the technology with existing thermal cameras on a boat. The company demonstrated its abilities in its new Watchkeeper series of modular safety systems at the Boot Düsseldorf Show in Germany in January. Starting at less than $5,200, the Watchkeeper lets boaters customize a SEA.AI system based on personal preferences. The system comes with a 4k low-light camera with a wide field of view of 135 degrees, providing a comprehensive view of the surroundings around the boat. With integrated GPS and Intertial Measurement Units,…
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App uses AI to Improve Trip Planning
06 Nov

App uses AI to Improve Trip Planning

Eric ColbyBoat & Gear News, Communications, Marine Apps, Marine Electronics, Navigation
Ditch, an AI-powered navigation app, introduced its Smart ETA feature at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October. The launch coincides with the app’s one-year anniversary. In addition to Smart ETA, Ditch is launching a new live navigation view that provides real-time updates on route distance, time to arrival and speed over ground. Smart ETA considers factors that are sometimes overlooked by ETA calculators including no-wake zones and a boat’s cruising speed. Ditch says users will experience more accurate ETAs, reducing stress and providing more accurate arrival times. The app also provides live updates on route distance, time to…
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