Inside the Development of Our Autonomous Electric Ferry

We are excited to share that Roboat and Holland Shipyards Group have been featured in Issue 55 of Uncrewed Systems Technology Magazine! The article gives a behind-the-scenes look at how we built and prepared our new autonomous electric ferry, Tony.

The piece takes a closer look at our collaboration with Holland Shipyards Group and walks through the engineering process, technical challenges, and key milestones behind this next-generation ferry. 

Tony was built with a simple goal in mind: to make urban water transport safer, more efficient, and more comfortable. The ferry was taken to the Bassin de la Villette in Paris, where it successfully demonstrated its autonomous features to local officials, transport operators, and others from the industry. 

Over 50 passengers had the opportunity to experience firsthand how our ferry addresses real urban mobility needs. We were glad to see how well the ferry performed and appreciated the positive feedback, it is encouraging to see people respond to the potential of automated inland water transport.

Uncrewed Systems Technology Magazine highlights breakthroughs in autonomous systems across industries, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to share our journey with the readers of Uncrewed Systems Technology and the wider uncrewed mobility community.

Want to know more? Check Issue 55 of Uncrewed Systems Technology Magazine!