This boat dubbed MRVI or Marine Robotics Vessels International Interceptor is the world’s most advanced autonomous boat. The machine unveiled at IDEX 2007 in Abu Dhabi is a fourth-generation unmanned surface vessel. SeaRobotics has provided al the command, control and navigation systems for the boat. These systems allow the boat to the controlled from a remote location by radio and also run the boat in autonomous mode. In the autonomous mode an onboard computer will steer the boat to a predefined location to complete the mission. The boat is powered by a 266-HP Steyr multi-fuel diesel engine with Hamilton jet propulsor. The machine will find applications in anti-piracy patrol and oil rig surveillance. Via: crave