Our Haptic Controls
By implementing force-feedback technology on our custom-built maritime controls, we optimise the interaction between operator and vessel, resulting in safe, sustainable and efficient operations.
Smart-Ship currently offers 3 fully type-approved haptic-feedback control levers for maritime manoeuvring applications: the Throttle, Azimuth and Tiller lever.
Optimal Operations
- Increased Safety
- Fuel Savings
- Decreased OPEX
Customisable
- Unlimited functionalities
- Custom Branding
- Programmable LED indicators
Reliable Hardware
- Class Certified
- IP 56
- Customisable Redundant Outputs
Future-Proof
- Insight in Operator Performance
- Enabling Electrification & Green Shipping
- Remote & Semi-Autonomous Ready
Throttle & Bow Buster
Functionalities include
- Hybrid drive-train energy management
- GPS-based speed limiter
- Local and remote follow-up
- Customisable Friction & Clicks
Azimuth
Functionalities include
- Thruster position feedback
- Mode awareness
- Customisable feel
- Dynamic limits
Tiller
Examples of Haptic Functions are:
- Safe Rate-Of-Turn
- Track Pilot follow-up
- Dynamic Limits
- Shallow Water Warnings
Applications
Safer sailing
Smart-Ship developed a system where data from both horizontal and vertical acceleration sensors mounted on small fast ships was used as an input for the haptic algorithm.
Using this data, the haptic algorithm could provides real time dynamic feedback on the wave impacts and vibration dose. The operator is provided with a speed advice in the throttle lever that is generated on the basis of the predetermined safety limits.