Automatic Winch for USV

AGISTAR's Automatic Winch for Uncrewed Surface Vehicles is designed to simplify and automate the deployment and recovery of underwater sensors, sampling devices, and scientific instruments. By integrating directly with the USV platform, the system enables reliable remote and autonomous operations while reducing the need for manual intervention.

Developed for demanding marine environments, the automatic winch provides precise cable control, real-time monitoring, and smooth deployment of payloads to depths of up to 50 meters. This allows operators to perform underwater measurements and sampling missions with greater efficiency, accuracy, and safety.

The system is ideal for a wide range of applications, including oceanographic research, environmental monitoring, water quality assessment, bathymetric surveys, and deep-water sampling operations. Sensors and instruments can be lowered to a predefined depth, remain at the target position for data collection, and then be automatically recovered by the USV.

Integrated control software allows the winch to be operated remotely or as part of an autonomous mission plan. Operators can monitor deployment status, cable length, and system performance in real time through the vessel's control interface. The winch can also be synchronized with onboard navigation and positioning systems, ensuring that collected data is accurately referenced to location and depth.

The AGISTAR Automatic Winch supports the deployment of various payloads, including water quality probes, CTD sensors, underwater cameras, sonar systems, and custom scientific instruments. Its compact design allows seamless integration into AGISTAR's custom USV platforms while maintaining vessel stability and operational performance.

By combining automation, precision control, and robust marine engineering, the AGISTAR Automatic Winch expands the capabilities of USVs and enables efficient data collection in areas that are difficult, costly, or unsafe for traditional vessel operations.

Whether conducting environmental surveys, scientific research, or deep-water sampling missions, AGISTAR's Automatic Winch provides a reliable solution for autonomous underwater instrument deployment and recovery.