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KATFISH

Kraken Robotics (public on TSXV) is a Canadian maker of synthetic aperture sonar systems; KATFISH is a high-speed actively stabilized SAS towfish for seabed…

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Manufacturer
Kraken Robotics
Form factor
underwater
Maturity
research
Lifecycle
active
Website
krakenrobotics.com ↗

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies KATFISH, a underwater by Kraken Robotics (research). 1 source back the record.

Overview

Kraken Robotics (public on TSXV) is a Canadian maker of synthetic aperture sonar systems; KATFISH is a high-speed actively stabilized SAS towfish for seabed imaging and mine countermeasures. It operates at up to 10 knots and to 300 m depth, covers 3.5 km2 per hour with 3.3 cm x 3.0 cm constant resolution across 200 m range per side, and includes real-time SAS processing and automatic target detection.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
research(Lab-stage only; no commercial or public deployment reported.)
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Key facts

Depth rating

300 m

Max speed

10 knots

Range per side

200 m

Coverage rate

3.5 km² per hour

Resolution (along-track x cross-track)

3.3 cm x 3.0 cm

Specs

Depth rating m

300

Max speed knots

10

Range per side m

200

Coverage rate km2 hr

3.5

Resolution cm along track

3.3

Resolution cm cross track

3.0

Data & sources

Web sources

1

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for KATFISH. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Safety record

No incidents on record for KATFISH.

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Sources (1)

  1. KATFISH Towed SAS For Underwater Survey - Kraken Robotics · https://www.krakenrobotics.com/products/katfish/

Common questions

What is KATFISH?
Kraken Robotics (public on TSXV) is a Canadian maker of synthetic aperture sonar systems; KATFISH is a high-speed actively stabilized SAS towfish for seabed imaging and mine countermeasures. It operates at up to 10 knots and to 300 m depth, covers 3.5 km2 per hour with 3.3 cm x 3.0 cm constant resolution across 200 m range per side, and includes real-time SAS processing and automatic target detection.
How much does KATFISH cost?
KATFISH's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for KATFISH from Kraken Robotics. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is KATFISH actually deployed in the real world?
KATFISH is at the research stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes KATFISH?
KATFISH is made by Kraken Robotics, based in St. John's, Canada, founded in 2012.
Can you buy KATFISH?
KATFISH is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to KATFISH?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable underwater robots to KATFISH include X3, EverClean Hull Service Robot, Ghost Shark (XL-AUV), HUGIN.
How does KATFISH compare to X3?
KATFISH and X3 (Blueye Robotics · 5 deployments) are both underwater robots on the DEPLOY registry. KATFISH has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is KATFISH a top underwater?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, KATFISH ranks in roughly the top 80% of underwater models tracked by the registry.
What is KATFISH's maturity stage?
KATFISH is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
Where is KATFISH deployed?
No verified deployments of KATFISH are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is KATFISH safe?
KATFISH has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-12

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-12

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: research

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: underwater

Sources by quality tier

1
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Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for KATFISH.

Recent coverage

KATFISH in third-party press

Kraken Robotics acquires Covelya Group for $615M

Jul 6, 2026

Kraken Robotics Announces Regulatory Approval of its Acquisition of Covelya Group

Jul 1, 2026

Kraken Robotics Appoints New Executive Vice President For Defense

Jun 15, 2026