Vatn Systems
[ACTIVE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Portsmouth, Rhode Island · Est. 2023 · 1 model registered · 2 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Vatn Systems: 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions, $73.0M raised. 3 sources back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
see investors →
Headquarters
Portsmouth, Rhode Island
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Vatn Systems is a defense technology company building autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for the U.S. military and allied nations. Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, Vatn's flagship platforms include the Skelmir S6 compact Modular underwater effector and the Skelmir S12, a 12.75-inch diameter AUV-torpedo hybrid designed for ISR, electronic warfare, and swarm operations at scale. Both vehicles are powered by INStinct, Vatn's proprietary GPS-free inertial navigation system.
Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Funded with institutional backing on record. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Vatn Systems.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO & Co-founder
Director of Manufacturing
Founding Team
no longer at company
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Vatn Systems x PalantirApr 22, 2025
MOST RECENT · Vatn Systems x Palantir · 2025-04-22 · with Palantir · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Vatn Systems?
Vatn Systems is a defense technology company building autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for the U.S. military and allied nations. Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, Vatn's flagship platforms include the Skelmir S6 compact Modular underwater effector and the Skelmir S12, a 12.75-inch diameter AUV-torpedo hybrid designed for ISR, electronic warfare, and swarm operations at scale. Both vehicles are powered by INStinct, Vatn's proprietary GPS-free inertial navigation system.
What does Vatn Systems make?
Vatn Systems has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Skelmir S12 (Vatn Systems builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Who competes with Vatn Systems?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Vatn Systems building in the same form factors include Anduril Industries, BAE Systems, Blueye Robotics, Cellula Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Vatn Systems?
Nelson Mills is the ceo of Vatn Systems, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is Vatn Systems headquartered?
Vatn Systems is headquartered in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, USA.
How much funding has Vatn Systems raised?
Vatn Systems has raised approximately $73M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Vatn Systems operate robots?
Vatn Systems operates 2 verified deployments, including at United States (multiple hotel chains), Germany, Europe.
How many robots has Vatn Systems deployed?
DEPLOY has 2 verified Vatn Systems deployments on record at sites including United States (multiple hotel chains), Germany, Europe. 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 Vatn Systems a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Vatn Systems ranks in roughly the top 9% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Vatn Systems safe?
Vatn Systems 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.