CES 2023, scheduled for Las Vegas, in the United States, between the 5th and 8th of January, promises news for those who enjoy, as Luís de Camões would say, “sailing through seas never sailed before”. Literally.
Brunswick Corporation, a company that for the third consecutive year was named by Newsweek Magazine as one of the most responsible in America, confirmed its presence at the event and said that it will present to those present a series of launches in electrification and autonomous navigation.
Brunswick CEO Dave Foulkes will showcase, among other products, the first commercial model in Mercury Marine’s Avator 48V electric outboard series. The presentation of the engine will be accompanied by the announcement of the new brand of boats, designed precisely to sail with the Avator electric propulsion.
The executive will also speak a little more about Navico Group’s recently launched Fathom e-power system. Fathom e-power promises to be a game changer in the marine segment as it is a lithium-ion power management system that replaces the role of combustion engine generators, providing power to onboard systems in marine and RV applications.
Completing the strategy defined as ACES (Autonomous, Connected, Electrified, Shared), Brunswick will also show during its passage through CES 2023 the maritime connectivity and autonomy solutions through an interactive 200-degree helm experience at the Convention Center of Las Vegas.
Self-driving boats: the future of Brunswick
In addition to reinforcing its commitment to the environment through the electrification of its systems, Brunswick also wants to transform navigation into another aspect, focusing on the development of artificial intelligence. All this through the so-called “assisted mooring”, which will work together with VesselView, a management system developed by Mercury Marine, a partner of the company.
According to Brunswick, the artificial intelligence system developed together with Raymarine “offers a glimpse into the future of navigation”. The technology uses AI to detect and identify objects in its path, providing accurate information to the Mercury Autonomous system to then allow the boat to “respond autonomously and ensure a smooth docking process.”
