Ulysses
[ACTIVE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: San Francisco, CA · Est. 2023 · 1 model registered · 1 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Ulysses: 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region, $46.0M raised. 2 sources back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
$46.0M
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Ulysses ("The Ocean Company") builds networked fleets of low-cost autonomous surface and underwater vehicles for persistent operation in harsh maritime environments. The San Francisco-based company, founded in 2023, combines cost-efficient hardware with advanced onboard computers for next-generation autonomy across defense (mine countermeasures, ISR), commercial (offshore survey, cable laying, wind-farm inspection), and environmental (seagrass restoration) missions. Ulysses has field-tested five generations of underwater vehicle prototypes and generated over USD 5 million in customer revenue across government, commercial, and scientific partners including the US Navy, the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, and the Nature Conservancy
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Active fundraising activity with a recent closing. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Ulysses.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-Founder & CEO, Co-Founder
Co-Founder & President
Co-Founder
Co-Founder
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company
cofounder · no longer at company
cofounder · no longer at company
cofounder · no longer at company
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Ulysses x Booz Allen Hamilton maritime autonomy investmentApr 16, 2026
MOST RECENT · Ulysses x Booz Allen Hamilton maritime autonomy investment · 2026-04-16 · with Booz Allen Ventures · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Ulysses?
Ulysses ("The Ocean Company") builds networked fleets of low-cost autonomous surface and underwater vehicles for persistent operation in harsh maritime environments. The San Francisco-based company, founded in 2023, combines cost-efficient hardware with advanced onboard computers for next-generation autonomy across defense (mine countermeasures, ISR), commercial (offshore survey, cable laying, wind-farm inspection), and environmental (seagrass restoration) missions. Ulysses has field-tested five generations of underwater vehicle prototypes and generated over USD 5 million in customer revenue across government, commercial, and scientific partners including the US Navy, the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, and the Nature Conservancy
What does Ulysses make?
Ulysses has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Ulysses Autonomous Maritime Fleet (Ulysses builds physical robots).
Who competes with Ulysses?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Ulysses building in the same form factors include Cellula Robotics, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ukrainian Armed Forces, BlackSea Technologies.
Who is the CEO of Ulysses?
Akhil Voorakkara is the ceo of Ulysses, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is Ulysses headquartered?
Ulysses is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA.
How much funding has Ulysses raised?
Ulysses has raised approximately $46M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Ulysses operate robots?
Ulysses operates 1 verified deployment, including at Offshore California, USA.
How many robots has Ulysses deployed?
DEPLOY has 1 verified Ulysses deployment on record at sites including Offshore California, USA. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Ulysses a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Ulysses ranks in roughly the top 18% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Ulysses founded?
Ulysses was founded in 2023.
Is Ulysses safe?
Ulysses 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.