Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Avikus, HD Hyundai’s specialized Autonomous Navigation Technology subsidiary, announced today its innovative smart navigation and docking solution, NEUBOAT has been selected 2025 Product of the Year at this year’s Korea International Boat Show (KIBS), held February 28 through March 2 in Seoul, South Korea.
Spanning three full halls of the sprawling Kintex Exhibition Centre in Goyang, KIBS attracts an average of 65,000 visitors over its three-day run and has grown to rank among the most important boat shows in the region. The show’s Product of the Year initiative recognizes innovation and novel applications of new technology within the recreational boating sector. Winning entries are selected on the basis of three key criteria: they represent groundbreaking technology that significantly improves boating experience, efficiency or safety; they reflect eco-friendly designs or materials that contribute to reducing environmental impact; they incorporate new features that make boating easier or more enjoyable for a wider range of users.
“We are truly honored that NeuBoat has been awarded the grand prize at the Korea International Boat Show,” said Dohyeong Lim, CEO of Avikus. “This recognition marks a significant milestone, demonstrating that the physical AI-driven mobility revolution is becoming a reality in the boating industry. We believe that ADAS technology will dramatically enhance safety and convenience in boating, maximize enjoyment and ultimately drive the popularization of boats. With this vision, we have been dedicated to developing autonomous navigation solutions that empower boaters to navigate with confidence and arrive safely.”
Avikus NEUBOAT is an autonomous navigation solution for leisure boats, designed for both novice and experienced boaters. According to the U.S Coast Guard (USCG), 81% of fatal boating accidents are attributed to operator error. To address this, NEUBOAT goes beyond a standard chartplotter by using sensor fusion technology to display real-time obstacle data and suggest collision avoidance routes. Its advanced features aim to enhance safety and ease for all users. Additionally, six onboard cameras provide users with a surround view, enabling safer and easier docking.
For more information about Avikus, please visit avikus.us.
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About AVIKUS:
AVIKUS, a startup specialized in autonomous navigation solutions, was established in December 2020 by HD Hyundai, the world’s No. 1 shipbuilder. The company’s accolades include the successful completion of an autonomous operation demonstration of 12-seater cruise ship over the 10km Pohang Canal for 40 minutes without human intervention, as well as the world’s first autonomous navigation cross the ocean with their HiNAS (Hyundai Intelligent Navigation Assistant System) Control AVIKUS presented its autonomous navigation technology at CES2022, and recently announced the successful completion of phase 2 of its autonomous navigation solution, HiNAS Control, in conjunction with winning the orders of 23 large ships from two of the world’s major ship builders.