The government of Japan proposed to make the ships intelligent and modern. To do this, the officials have invited for consultations representatives of the IT companies that could help with the development of appropriate software.
It is assumed that the number of devices will continuously review the condition of the vehicle, its parameters, and to identify potential problems, and the sensors will be able to monitor the weather and obtain information about possible impediments in the way. In addition, the software will help to save the fuel — strip with the most effective routes is also going to assign the AI. To control the ships or to make adjustments to their course, for example, can be remotely.
Autopilot operation in shipbuilding and shipping will significantly reduce the number of accidents and reduce the risk to crew members, so the development of software and hardware capable of performing such tasks not only interested in companies engaged in the transportation of goods, but also manufacturers of vehicles.
Online resource Nikkei Asian Review reports that to start using ships-drones are planned by 2025.
Japan begins development of unmanned marine vessels
Vyacheslav Larionov