Avikus launches second-gen easy docking system, Neuboat Dock II
Avikus, the South Korean technology firm and a subsidiary of Hyundai, has reengineered its Neuboat Dock smart navigation and docking solution and is launching Neuboat Dock II.
Designed for vessels including sportsfishers, power catamarans, centre consoles and sailing yachts over 40ft, Neuboat Dock II is designed to give boaters a bird’s eye view for easy docking, single or multiple camera views, object detection and a docking assist path.
Last June (2024) the first iteration of the Neuboat Dock II autonomous navigation and docking system for recreational boats won the Design Concept division of the 2024 Red Dot Design Award.
The hardware solution now includes USB-C and HDMI connections, thus Neuboat Dock II can be ntegrated with a variety of displays or PCs. Avikus says Neuboat Dock II is the only system on the market that can be calibrated in the water, eliminating the need for costly haul outs and can be easily retrofitted to fit almost any vessel.
According to Avikus (HD Hyundai’s autonomous navigation technology developer), Neuboat Dock II consists of a six-camera system based on its advanced autonomous vessel technology. It offers a comprehensive 3D surround view, along with individual camera perspectives, to ensure safe and precise maneuvers during docking and navigation in confined spaces. Users can pan around the 360-degree view, enhancing situational awareness and facilitating confident navigation in tight environments.
Docking assist guidance helps users by displaying the optimal route and positions during the docking process. By pressing the home point button, boaters can set their home dock for a return to a selected location and preferred docking position.
The system estimates the distance from boats to nearby non-water objects and triggers an alarm if the distance falls below 16ft (five metres).
“Neuboat Dock II is set to revolutionise low-speed maneuvering for boaters and is a must-have addition to any vessel,” says Do-hyeong Lim, CEO of Avikus. “It is a dynamic assistant that gives users an all-around view of their surroundings and the built-in AI automatically recognises obstacles and distances for a complete picture of your surroundings for a sense of security that is second to none. It is also a scalable platform that, with separate modules which are currently under development added in, lays the groundwork for future autonomy.”
Neuboat Dock II will be on display at the Miami International Boat Show, which is running 12-16 February 2025.
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