Observed arrival · 2026-10-10
Ridley: a canal-survey vessel with a mission planner
Patara Labs is developing a small autonomous vessel and AI platform to measure water conditions along canals and help plan follow-up surveys.
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- Water authorities and municipal waterways teams
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- The R1 pilot design targets under 10 kg mass, less than 15 cm draft, and 3–4 hours of endurance.
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The R1 design lists sensors for dissolved oxygen, temperature, pH, conductivity and turbidity, plus fluorescence measurements intended to flag possible algal blooms. It also describes lidar and image capture for quay walls, and an open sensor bay for partner equipment. The software roadmap separates answers and recommendations in development from survey planning and fleet coordination marked for later years.
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