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Sea Machines Robotics

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Autonomous command and control systems and advanced perception technology for commercial and defense maritime vessels (10–300 ft). SM300 series provides plug-and-play vessel autonomy; SELKIE is a modular unmanned surface vehicle for survey/ISR; STORMRUNNER is purpose-built for high-sea and contested-water operations. AI-Ris 4K computer vision enables real-time vessel perception. Fleet management via SMLINK API suite and Fleetviewer cloud.

HeadquartersBoston, US
Founded2015
Corporate funding$44M
Team51-200
Deployments4
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageSeries C
FoundersMichael G. Johnson (Founder & CTO/President)
Regions servedNorth America, Europe, Asia-Pacific
Countries deployedUS, DE, DK, PL, JP
Service footprintHQ Boston MA; offices in Hamburg (DE), Copenhagen (DK), Szczecin (PL); distribution partnership in Japan via Shintoa Corporation
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

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AI-Ris

  • 4K computer vision system for real-time vessel perception and object detection in maritime environments

    vendor-stated resolution and application of the AI-Ris perception system

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Machineamr

FLEETVIEWER

  • No specifications on file.
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SELKIE

  • 7 m HDPE hull; up to 500 nautical miles range; up to 15 days endurance for survey and ISR missions

    vendor-stated hull material, range, and endurance of the SELKIE modular USV

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  • 2 × 1.3 m weatherproof cargo hold with remotely commandable hatch

    vendor-stated payload bay dimensions for SELKIE

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SM300-NG

  • 200% more computing power than the original SM300 in a smaller form factor

    vendor-stated computing performance improvement over prior SM300 generation

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  • Class-approved marine-grade enclosure; integrates GNSS, IMU, RADAR, AIS, depth, and weather sensors; single-screen interface with ENC, radar, AIS, and live video

    vendor-stated class certification, sensor suite, and operator interface

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SM300-SP

  • Attritable unmanned surface vessel autonomy system designed without Class-approval requirements; optimized for rapid deployment on expendable platforms

    vendor-stated design classification and deployment profile for defense/attritable USV use

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Machineamr

SMLink Control API

  • No specifications on file.
Machineamr

SMLink Stream API

  • No specifications on file.
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STORMRUNNER

  • 8 m tactical USV; 40-knot top speed; 500+ nautical miles range; 1,100 lb payload capacity

    vendor-stated dimensions, speed, range, and payload for STORMRUNNER high-speed defense USV

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  • Optimized for low radar signature; operates in GPS-denied and electronic warfare environments; equipped with SM300-SP autonomy system

    vendor-stated signature management, operational environment resilience, and integrated autonomy stack for STORMRUNNER

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Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2026-04-08Shintoa Corporation (Japan distribution partner)marine autonomy distributionJPNot disclosedAnnouncement
2021-09-22Rolls-Royce (technology partner)ship autonomyNot listedNot disclosedAnnouncement
2021-05-01A.P. Moller-Maerskcommercial container shipping vesselDKNot disclosedAnnouncement
2019-08-21U.S. Department of Transportationmarine spill responseUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
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Funding history

Publicly announced rounds

Investors on recordAccompliceEniac VenturesToyota AI VenturesBrunswick CorporationHuntington Ingalls IndustriesDolby Family VenturesChevron Technology VenturesEmerald Technology Ventures
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2026-01-01Reported record bookings and signed Japanese market distribution agreement with Shintoa CorporationSea Machines Robotics
2025-09-03Launched six new marine autonomy products (SM300-SP, SM300-NG, STORMRUNNER USV, SELKIE, SMLink APIs, Fleetviewer) targeting defense and naval customersSea Machines Robotics
2025-03-26Closed $10M Series C funding round; total disclosed funding reaches ~$57MCB Insights
2024-11-12David 'Chip' Wasson named CEO; founder Michael G. Johnson transitions to President and CTOOcean News & Technology
2024-11-12Sea Machines Announces New Company Leadership ↗Ocean News & Technology
2021-05-01Signed agreement with Rolls-Royce to develop and sell remote command and autonomous control systems for the marine marketSea Machines Robotics
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Source ledger

20 unique public sources

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Sea Machines Secures $12 Million in Funding RoundSea Machines Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Sea Machines, Leader in Autonomous Marine Technology, Completes a $20 Million B-Round FundraiseSea Machines Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Sea Machines Raises $10 Million in Series A FundingSea Machines Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Sea Machines Robotics: WikipediaWikipedia · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Sea Machines: Autonomy Without LimitsSea Machines Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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SELKIE: Sea Machines RoboticsSea Machines Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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SM300-NG: Class-Approved Autonomous Command SystemSea Machines Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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SM300-SP: Attritable USV Autonomy & Remote CommandSea Machines Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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STORMRUNNER: Tactical sUSV for Contested Maritime EnvironmentsSea Machines Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Sea Machines and Shintoa Corporation form trading agreement to serve the Japanese market, Expanding APAC PresenceSea Machines · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Rolls-Royce and Sea Machines Sign Partnership to Cooperate On Smart Ship and Autonomous Ship Control SolutionsSea Machines · retrieved 2026-07-05
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AI Trends: Sea Machines Winning Contracts for Autonomous Marine SystemsSea Machines Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Sea Machines Successfully Deploys Industry's First Autonomous Spill-Response Vessel, Fulfills Agreement with MARADSea Machines · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Maersk Selects Sea Machines for World's First AI-Powered Situational Awareness System Aboard a Container ShipSea Machines · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Sea Machines Robotics, Inc. - Autonomous Command and Control for VesselsU.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Sea Machines And Shintoa Corporation Form Trading Agreement To Serve The Japanese MarketOcean News & Technology · retrieved 2026-07-05
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About Sea Machines: Autonomous Maritime SystemsSea Machines Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Sea Machines Expands Product Line for Defense CustomersSea Machines Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Sea Machines Robotics: Funding & FinancialsCB Insights · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Sea Machines Announces New Company LeadershipOcean News & Technology · retrieved 2026-07-05