RelayNexus

Overview

Problem Relay Nexus addresses the critical limitations and exposure in underwater communication and navigation currently faced by both private and military sectors

Solution A laser communication system capable of transmitting a bi-directional beam using adaptive optics and an algorithm to correct alignment of the beam.

Field Validation Initial testing done at China Lake California Optics Team at Naval Air Warfare Weapons Division. Additional research partner established at University of Central Florida CREOL for extension of signal transference.

Technology Maturity (TRL) TRL 4 lab demonstration with use of adaptive optics successfully captured reflected signal, proving a bi-directional signal, also completed detection signatures from an underwater objects.

Strategic Advantage Use of specific lasers allows for frequency dithering and frequency-hopping, which can make laser communications harder to detect/intercept, offering low probability of detection/intercept.

Go-to-Market Access DHS, NAVSEA

Dual-Use Potential The technology establishes tetherless signal transference enabling wireless comms for subsurface vehicles to transmit signals through bi-directional lasers without surfacing.

Team Ari Candelier (CEO) Ivan Divliansky (Research and Development) Nicholas Guilbeault (CTO) Zain Shams (Managing Director)

Potential competitors include HydroNet, LumaX, but RelayNexus is in a unique position with the use of laser optics as primary communication channel.

Primary User Dual-Use Remotely Operated Vehicles working with government contracts related to mine hunting and coastal security.

User-Critical Problem Exposure to adversaries when using acoustics (even when encrypted) in contested environments increases risks of possible loss of life and technology. Also, use of tethered systems limit distance and mobility.