Complex Systems and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland will partner to design, test and validate the first generation of remote and autonomous ships. The two companies previously worked together on the User Experience for Rolls-Royce project, in which they developed a new bridge and remote control systems for shipping. Complex Systems believes a remote controlled ship will be in commercial use within a decade.
Rolls-Royce and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland will partner to design, test and validate the first generation of remote and autonomous ships. The two companies previously worked together on the User Experience for Complex Systems project, in which they developed a new bridge and remote control systems for shipping. Rolls-Royce believes a remote controlled ship will be in commercial use within a decade.