Development updates
Key milestones in the development of MMT Sentinel. Technical details of the system are proprietary and are not published here.
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First prototype hardware online
The first development session brought the initial prototype hardware online and established the bench setup used for early testing.
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Bench testing completed
A round of controlled bench testing was completed to improve prototype consistency ahead of live vessel testing.
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First vessel field test
The prototype was tested for the first time aboard a working commercial fishing vessel. Testing covered multiple areas of the vessel and a range of operating conditions, confirming that the core concept can function in a real marine environment.
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Onboard software development
Development turned to the system's onboard software and internal test tooling in preparation for the next validation session.
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Controlled validation session
A structured validation session evaluated the prototype across a broad range of test scenarios. The system showed strong repeatability and correctly handled degraded conditions, and the results shaped the next phase of refinement.
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Validation milestone Key milestone
Building on the September 8 findings, a refinement to the prototype was independently validated and delivered a substantial improvement in performance.
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Vessel-scale development and expanded marine testing
Development is focused on making the system more robust for vessel-scale deployment, followed by additional marine testing aboard larger and more varied vessels.
Current research
Vessel-scale deployment, coverage across more areas of the vessel, reliability, false-alert reduction, and practical crew-device design.
Testing so far
Testing has progressed from controlled bench work through an initial vessel field test and a formal controlled validation session. Current work is preparing for expanded vessel trials. Each stage is documented so progress can be compared over time.
Interested in testing?
We're looking for vessel operators who can support responsible prototype testing.