Autonomous Marine Vehicles

Autonomous Marine Vehicles

Hydrodynamic and structural expertise applied to drones, USVs and autonomous craft for stability, performance and endurance.

The Challenge
We Solve

Reliability of autonomous craft under harsh marine conditions.

Integration of propulsion, sensors, and navigation intelligence.

Balancing lightweight structure with endurance and payload.

Bridging the gap between design simulation and real-world autonomy.

How We Do It

CFD-driven optimisation of hulls and propulsors for efficient flow.

Structural design for low-weight, high-strength composites.

Coupled hydrodynamics and control-system modelling.

Collaboration with marine robotics and cleantech innovators.

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Research & Academy

Accurate Wind Performance Prediction (AppWind)

Accurate Wind Performance Prediction: A high-fidelity Ship Digital Twin for Wind-Assisted Power Performance Prediction and Voyage Optimisation.

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+6-DoF CFD Hydro & Aero Setup

Multiphase and multi degrees of freedom CFD simulation setup for optimization and validation of performance predictions related to sailing yachts and commercial vessels with WASP devices

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BGF45

30% more efficient sport yacht developed with Bluegame / Sanlorenzo.

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2010

BMW Oracle Wing Sail (AC33 Winner)

Hydrodynamic workstreams supporting the BMW Oracle wing sail era (AC33)

During the 33rd America’s Cup cycle, Mario Caponnetto contributed to hydrodynamic assessment workstreams aligned with the BMW Oracle wing-sail platform, the configuration that ultimately won the Match. This milestone marked the shift toward aero-hydrodynamic integration in Cup design culture.

Partners:

BMW Oracle Racing

Project Type:

America’s Cup / Aero-Hydro Integration / Performance Engineering

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2021

Luna Rossa AC75

Luna Rossa AC75 Foil Concept for America’s Cup

In 2021, Caponnetto Hueber led the CFD, foil design, and hydrodynamic engineering for the AC75 of Luna Rossa Challenge, the eventual Prada Cup winner. We deployed multiscale CFD and aero-hydro coupling to ensure optimum lift and control. Rapid iteration delivered performance gains under tight competition timelines.

Partners:

Luna Rossa Challenge

Project Type:

Racing Concept / CFD / Foil Design

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