SR ROBOTICS

Ports, dams and offshore installations depend on infrastructure that few ever see — and even fewer can safely access. SR Robotics addresses this invisible layer of industry with underwater robotic systems designed to replace divers in hazardous or logistically complex environments. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Katowice, Poland, the company develops remotely operated and autonomous underwater vehicles for inspection, intervention and data collection. Its portfolio spans heavy-duty ROVs, compact inspection drones and autonomous platforms built for both marine and inland operations. The company positions its technology as essential for critical infrastructure protection, hazard response, and oceanic exploration, where manned missions are costly or risky.

Technology and Product

Beneath the surface, SR Robotics’ systems combine rugged mechanical design with modular electronics built for demanding subsea conditions. Its portfolio includes remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) such as the heavy-duty Octopus, equipped with tool interfaces for cutting, gripping and intervention, and the compact Nautilus, optimised for inspection in confined or structurally complex environments. Surface and autonomous systems like the ASV Narwal and AUV Belona extend operational reach to mapping, hydrographic surveys and long-duration data acquisition. Vehicles can be fitted with sonar, magnetometers, cameras or manipulators, depending on mission requirements. Tethered configurations provide continuous power and real-time command, while control stations integrate live video, sensor streams and mission logging for precise remote operation and documentation. The modular architecture allows rapid reconfiguration between inspection, intervention and survey missions without redesigning the base platform. This flexibility is intended to reduce mobilisation time and adapt equipment packages to evolving operational demands across marine and inland environments.

Bottom Crawler Crab work-class robot is designed to extract and transport hazardous objects (UXO) from the seabed. (© SR Robotics)

Industrial Fit and Applications

SR Robotics’ robots are tailored for sectors where underwater access is risky, expensive, or restricted. Work-class ROVs carry out mechanical tasks, high-pressure water jet cutting, and the detection or removal of underwater hazards such as unexploded ordnance. Inspection drones support condition assessment of submerged infrastructure including bridges, dams, piers and pipelines. Autonomous and surface platforms gather hydrographic data and help map seabeds for environmental study or engineering planning. Beyond civil uses, the company’s systems are also flagged for defense and offshore energy roles, including UXO handling, seabed surveys and protection of subsea assets. Their operation reduces diver exposure to dangerous conditions, supports compliance with safety standards and, through remote data capture, enables detailed situational awareness for complex missions. Recent funding rounds underscore interest in scaling services such as Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) and expanding operations to emerging maritime sectors.

AUV Belona – an autonomous underwater vehicle serving as a configurable platform for hydrographic surveys, with core and optional sensor modules. (© SR Robotics)

Founding Team

SR Robotics was established by engineers and technologists from Poland’s robotics and automation community, building on expertise in marine systems and industrial control. Leadership includes Tomasz Hartwig (CEO), Tomasz Borowik (COO), and Piotr Ściegienka (CTO). Together, the team focuses on scaling underwater robotics solutions that improve safety and efficiency in marine work.