Marine | Sunplower

A propeller that can be used for thrust generation for Under Water Drones,
Ships & Submarines efficiently and at the same time silently (10x lower RPM w.r.t a screw!).

A propeller that can be used for thrust generation for Under Water Drones, Ships & Submarines efficiently and at the same time silently (10x lower RPM w.r.t a screw!).

Standard Screw Propellers
or Stern Thrusters

Small Blades and Actuators

Needs large turning radius

Needs minimum velocity to make turns

Noisy and slow to maneuver

SunPlower Wheel Propellers

5 DoF is possible at very low RPM

Generates upward thrust by pushing fluid down. On the spot U-turn, no need for long path.

Generates down thrust by pushing fluid up. On the spot, no need for long path.

Marine Propeller

Water Propellers for Underwater Drones & Submarines

Aritra Propulsor is a unique cone-shaped propulsion-cum-steering solution for AUV´s.

The world’s first compact and scalable 360° directional “Radial Wheel” for Thrust Generation and also Power Generation in water using water currents.

Aritra Propulsor is highly promising for application on Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, where a set of two such propulsors can meet the thrust in 5 degrees of freedom (5-DoF), obviating the need for a screw-propelled thruster and four control surface actuators for steering at the stern of the vessel.

Aritra Propulsor uses the CANBUS architecture for data communication along with power transmission.

A Breakthrough in Fluid Propulsion

The SunPlower Propeller offers a more efficient and dynamic propulsion system for both air and water vehicles. Drones can take off vertically like helicopters and fly horizontally like airplanes, all without the need for complex or costly components.

Key advantages:

Adjustable Thrust Direction: Easily change thrust direction by adjusting the blade pitch, offering better control.

Superior Efficiency: More efficient than traditional systems like the Voith Schneider Propeller (VSP) used in boats and submarines.

Cost-Effective: No need for expensive hinges or complex mechanisms, reducing maintenance and costs.

This breakthrough technology has the potential to revolutionize propulsion in drones, boats, ships, and submarines, offering more flexibility, efficiency, and reliability.