Keeping autonomy STABLE at sea

Digitalisation, Digitalisation newsletter

May 4, 2026

STABLE AS joins Ocean Autonomy Cluster to strengthen autonomous maritime operations with advanced motion-compensation technology that neutralizes roll and pitch onboard vessels. The company’s stabilization platforms enable safer, more precise USV and UAV missions in demanding sea states.

Ocean Autonomy Cluster welcomes STABLE as a new member. The company develops and delivers tailor-made horizontal stabilization platforms for installation on boats and ships, compensating for vessel motion caused by waves. By creating a stable reference frame on a moving platform, STABLE enables more reliable and autonomous operations at sea.

The technology is based on high-precision sensors and computer-controlled electric actuators that actively eliminate roll and pitch, providing a horizontal and acceleration-free platform even in rough conditions.

“Our core mission is to remove the uncertainty caused by vessel motion. If you can trust the platform, you can trust the data, the communication link, and the autonomous operation,” says CSO & partner Rune Eriksen.

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Enabling accurate data and reliable communication

STABLE’s systems are designed to support mission-critical maritime operations where precision and stability are essential. For data acquisition, the platform stabilizes radars and antennas to ensure accurate measurements and improved situational awareness. For communication, it maintains steady alignment of point-to-point (P2P) antennas, increasing reliability and bandwidth stability in demanding conditions. The company also highlights sensor fusion and safeguarding of combined USV and UAV activities as key areas of expertise. Rune Mathias Eriksen_Mona Hauglid Foto-8741 Rune Eriksen, CSO & partner, STABLE. Photo: Mona Hauglid

With more than 20 years of experience in motion mitigation, filtering and sensor fusion, the company continuously tests and optimizes sensor configurations to achieve maximum stabilization accuracy across different use cases.

“When you combine USVs and UAVs, stability becomes even more critical. Our technology helps safeguard these joint operations by ensuring predictable and controlled conditions for both sensing and deployment,” Eriksen explains.

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Supporting UAV operations at sea

Launching and recovering UAVs from moving vessels remains a technical challenge in maritime autonomy. STABLE’s horizontal stabilization platform provides a controlled surface for safer takeoff and landing, even in moderate sea states.

The company’s dedicated UAV platform increases the operational weather window for maritime drone missions, enabling takeoff and landing in conditions that would otherwise be too demanding.

“Our platform increases safety and expands the operational envelope for drone operations at sea,” says Eriksen.

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From offshore roots to advanced autonomy

The stabilization technology has its roots in offshore applications and has been deployed across a wide range of maritime environments — from industrial vessels to cruise ships and yachts.

In addition to industrial and autonomous applications, the technology has also been used in comfort-oriented installations such as stabilized beds and billiard tables onboard ships, demonstrating the flexibility and precision of the platform.

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Joining forces in the autonomy ecosystem

By joining Ocean Autonomy Cluster, STABLE aims to strengthen its network within maritime autonomy, exchange knowledge, and participate in collaborative projects and events.

“We see the cluster as a natural arena for sharing experience and learning from others working with autonomy at sea. At the same time, we can contribute with solid technical expertise from mitigating vessel motion and with feedback from systems already installed and tested in real operations,” says Eriksen.

With STABLE on board, the cluster further reinforces its competence within enabling technologies for robust, scalable and mission-ready autonomous maritime operations.