Open Ocean Robotics

That’s a wrap on CANSEC 2026.

Last week our team had the opportunity to connect with defence and security leaders from across Canada and beyond, sharing how autonomous, zero-emission USVs can support persistent maritime awareness and security operations.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by Booth 4110 to see the DataXplorer™ USV and explore live mission operations through XplorerView™. The conversations, questions, and ideas shared throughout the event made for an incredibly valuable few days.

We look forward to reconnecting with many of you in the coming weeks and continuing the conversation around the future of Canadian maritime innovation.

CANSEC is here and our team is onsite at Booth 4110 (new location - see graphic)!

Stop by for an up-close look at the DataXplorer™ USV and a live demonstration of our XplorerView™ mission portal, showcasing how autonomous systems can support persistent maritime intelligence and awareness.

We’re excited to connect with attendees and discuss the growing role of Canadian ocean technology in defence and security operations.

Last month, Open Ocean Robotics was proud to participate in the NOMAD Citizen Demonstration in Victoria, hosted by the Royal Canadian Navy's Advanced Naval Capabilities Unit (ANCU) to showcase Canada’s rapidly growing ocean technology sector to defence stakeholders and decision makers.

CEO and Co-founder Julie Angus presented recent projects demonstrating how autonomous, zero-emission USVs can support maritime awareness and security operations across Canadian waters.

On the water, USV Operations Technician Sebastian Deggan delivered a live demonstration of a DataXplorer™ USV operating just meters from the event space, giving attendees a firsthand look at autonomous operations in real time. Through our XplorerView™ portal, guests were able to follow live mission data feeds detect, track, and identify targets of interest from multiple sensor systems, including Enhanced Horizon™, Underwater Listener™, and onboard radar.

Events like NOMAD highlight the growing role Canadian innovation can play in helping detect, monitor, and protect our waters.

The future of maritime security is autonomous, persistent, and made in Canada.