Located in the USA and a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime, Hydroid is the world's most trusted and leading manufacturer of advanced Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs). Kongsberg Maritime and Hydroid offer a full complement of HUGIN and REMUS AUVs to the marine research, defence, hydrographic, and offshore/energy markets for operations in water depths of up to 6,000 metres.

Hydroid's REMUS AUVs are modular and may be fitted with a large number of different types of sensors and have been used to aid in hydrographic surveys, harbour security operations, debris field mapping, mine countermeasures, scientific sampling and mapping, and deep sea exploration. REMUS vehicles include the lightweight, compact REMUS 100; the highly versatile, modular REMUS 600; and the deep-water workhorse REMUS 6000. With over 200 vehicles in the field, Hydroid is currently the AUV market leader with systems in use by thirteen NATO and other navies around the world.

Developed by a veteran team of engineers, the innovations of Hydroid and Kongsberg Maritime provide a safe and reliable answer to the challenges that have hampered ocean exploration and security. For more information on REMUS and HUGIN technology, please visit www.hydroid.com or www.km.kongsberg.com.