Venom sUSV

This multi-mission unmanned surface vessel features a rugged High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) hull and 300 HP outboard diesel engine. The software-defined VENOM is powered by Scientific Systems’ Collaborative Mission Autonomy software, which facilitates swarms of collaborative VENOM sUSV’s working together to achieve mission effectiveness in communications-challenged environments. VENOM is a cost-effective, rapidly-built solution that is produced using highly scalable manufacturing processes.

Benefits

Rugged HPDE Hull

Cost-Effective, Rapidly Scalable

Cooperative Mission Execution

Autonomy And C2 User Interface

Multiple Deployment Options

Large Payload Capacity

The High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) hull, from Tideman Marine, is resistant to high impacts and is “sledgehammer tough.” Features zero corrosion, electrolysis or delamination. Unlike fiberglass hulls, the HDPE hull does not require painting and polishing. Plus, it can be field-modified to accommodate payload mounts.

95% Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS). Rapidly scalable plastic weld assembly lines -does not require costly molds. Highly modular USV “Kit” preassembled for rapid integration with hull. Manufacturing facilities have produced thousands of life-saving products across security, robotics, and maritime applications.

The collaborative multi-vehicle autonomy software, from Scientific Systems, interprets the commander’s intent and executes actions accordingly, enabling scalable swarms of uncrewed vehicles to share information amongst themselves, prioritize objectives and adapt to mission conditions.

Capabilities include obstacle avoidance, following moving vessels without external aids, and executing autonomous target acquisition against maneuvering targets moving up to 30 knots. This commercially-proven system, from Sea Machines, also provides return-to-origin capability, mission planning tools, and tracking capabilities that monitor up to 30 targets.

Deployable from 40-foot containers that have sufficient space for the USV and field repair kit, then hoisted down from shipping container to harborside. Alternatively deployed over land by trailer or floated out from the stern well deck of an amphibious warship

Highly adaptable hull design to accommodate various payloads and configurations with a generous dedicated payload capacity of over 700 lb.

Rapidly Scalable Manufacturing

The Electronics Enclosure and Sensor Mast are built as pre-assembled modules by a world-class manufacturer that’s produced thousands of life-saving products. These subassemblies are integrated with the high-density polyethylene (HDPE) hull in a scalable and responsive production system. The HDPE hull does not require a costly mold, unlike the manufacture of other boat hull types.

Bringing The Fight Far Forward

VENOM sUSV and its field repair kit fit within a 40-foot container for global transport and can be deployed by trailer, lowered from a cargo ship to harborside, or floated out from an amphibious warship’s stern dock.

VENOM sUSV is well-suited for a Contractor Operated model for deployment, sustainment, and storage when operational requirements dictate.

An Autonomous Small Unmanned Surface Vessel

VENOM Is Cost-Effective, Quickly Built With Rapidly Scalable Manufacturing, And Designed To Meet The U.S. Navy’s Need For sUSV Interceptors

Press Release, News
July 15, 2025

Scientific Systems Introduces VENOM, An Autonomous Small Unmanned Surface Vehicle

Burlington, Mass., July 15, 2025 – Scientific Systems, an industry leader in developing AI-powered autonomy for defense...
A squadron of USVs, running Scientific Systems’ OPTIMUS Collaborative Mission Autonomy software conduct operations as an autonomous, collaborative team, completing wide-area search tasks and coordinated multi-USV intercepts during a comprehensive naval mission test series.
Press Release
November 18, 2025

Scientific Systems’ Autonomy Software Achieves A Major Milestone in Test with Group of Unmanned Boats

A squadron of USVs, running Scientific Systems’ OPTIMUS Collaborative Mission Autonomy software conduct operations as an...

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