FAQ

AKULA is an open build of an autonomous underwater vehicle — a deep-diving research boat documented in public as it's built.

It's a real vehicle under active construction. The roadmap tracks which modules are done, in progress, or planned.

Build progress lands in the Build Log here, with longer videos on the channel. Subscribe to The Build Log to follow along.

Whenever a module reaches a milestone worth showing. We'd rather post something real than something scheduled.

That's the goal. We publish the open schematics and a firmware SDK for each module so you can build the hardware yourself.

The schematics and the SDK are open. The hard-won core of each module — the tuning and calibration — lives in the paid build pack that keeps the project going.

Rules vary by country and water. It's on you to check local regulations before you put anything in the water.

Fault management escalates from logging, to aborting a task, to a passive drop weight that floats the boat home with no power at all.

Only to save your progress through the guides and to manage your subscription. We sign you in with a magic link — no passwords.

Every email has an unsubscribe link, and you can manage everything from your account page.