Palm Beach, Fla. – Avikus, HD Hyundai’s autonomous navigation technology developer, announced today that it has joined forces with cartography innovator Savvy Navvy to add powerful functionality to its recently released NEUBOAT Dock II.
Designed for yachts over 40-feet such as sportfishing vessels, power catamarans, center consoles and sailing vessels, NEUBOAT Dock II gives boaters a bird’s eye view for easy docking, single or multiple camera views, object detection and a docking assist path. As part of the partnership, Savvy Navvy has provided the base map cartography for NEUBOAT Dock II.
“While the brilliance of NEUBOAT Dock II resides in its intuitive approach to enhancing situational awareness, adding powerful functionality to the product relies on drawing from the existing innovation of our partners,” said Do-hyeong Lim, CEO of Avikus. “Savvy Navvy offers an incredible suite of cartography that provides exceptional resolution in a clutter-free presentation. Savvy Navvy has been a supportive partner in the recent expansion of our product and their maps are the perfect canvas for our navigation information to be displayed. We are looking forward to building upon this partnership to provide an even more refined platform for our users.”
“We have had a great experience working side-by-side with the Avikus team to create a simpler docking experience for boaters,” said Jelte Liebrand, CEO and Founder of Savvy Navvy. “We are aligned in the singular goal of making boating more accessible, more intuitive and ultimately safer through the use of cutting-edge technology. We are confident that users will enjoy the seamless integration of our two disciplines into one cohesive product that is easy to use and provides exceptional value to the boater in a reduced stress boating experience.”
NEUBOAT Dock II consists of a six-camera system based on Avikus’ advanced autonomous vessel technology. It offers a comprehensive 3D surround view, along with individual camera perspectives, to ensure safe and precise maneuvers during docking and navigation in confined spaces. Users can seamlessly pan around the 360-degree view, enhancing situational awareness and facilitating confident navigation in tight environments. It includes a dynamic virtual bumper, which is activated on the sections of the vessel that are closest to non-water objects for collision avoidance, as well as Docking Assist Guidance and a Home Point for intuitive return to a selected docking location and preferred docking position.
Savvy Navvy, often referred to as ‘Google maps for boats’, is a revolutionary, easy-to-use app that brings everything leisure boaters and anglers need for a seamless boating experience. Unlike any other boating navigation solution, Savvy Navvy provides smart routing — giving users the optimal route and dynamic ETAs based on real-time data: departure time, chart information, weather conditions, tide, boat specifications and local regulations. Points of interest, including marina information, marine services and local businesses are also shown in the app helping users plan their journeys both online and offline. Available on Android, IOS, PC and Mac, Savvy Navvy and can be used on multiple devices and is available in both free and “premium” options with enhanced access and functionalities.
For more about Avikus products and technology, visit avikus.us. To find out more about Savvy Navvy, visit www.savvy-navvy.com.
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About AVIKUS:
AVIKUS, a technology developer 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.
About Savvy Navvy:
Simplifying boating technology has always been the aim of Savvy Navvy, founded by lifelong sailor and ex-Googler Jelte Liebrand. He was baffled at the amount of data sources you needed to get a clear picture of where you were, what the tide was doing, what weather to expect, how to plot your course to steer and how to find a good anchorage or marina and then how to share your plans with your friends and family. He focused on tech that is already in the hands of most boaters. So, turning a phone or tablet into your boating companion seemed like an obvious next step. Since then, Savvy Navvy has grown all over the world all using the app to help their experience on the water. As part of Savvy Navvy’s continuous growth, Savvy Integrated was launched in late 2024 designed to create seamless navigation solutions for marine manufacturers and suppliers worldwide. Savvy Navvy is available on Android, IOS, PC and Mac. Find out more on www.savvy-navvy.com