US Army Chinook Lands on Autonomous Barge in First Test

The US Army landed an MH-47G Chinook helicopter on an unmanned barge for the first time to resupply. The vessel uses Sea Machines' SM300 autonomous system with radar, GPS, AIS and AI-powered Computer Vision. The tech aims to extend helicopter range and flexibility far from shore.

• An MH-47G Chinook landed on an unmanned barge for resupply for the first time
• The barge runs Sea Machines' SM300 autonomous system
• SM300 relies on radar, GPS, AIS and AI Computer Vision cameras
• Autonomous barges could cut helicopters' reliance on large naval vessels