Coda Octopus Group (NASDAQ:CODA), Inc. is a technology company that develops and sells real-time 3D sonar systems and related solutions for underwater applications. Its flagship Echoscope® real-time 3D sonar system enables clients to visualize subsea structures and seabed conditions in unprecedented detail. The company’s product portfolio also includes BathyCORR® geophysical survey processing software, a range of ROV and USV inspection tools, and advanced subsea positioning and motion reference units. These technologies support tasks such as inspection, maintenance, salvage, survey, and security in challenging marine environments.
The company serves a broad set of industries, including offshore oil and gas, marine mining, defense, civil engineering, telecommunications, and scientific research. Coda Octopus Group has established a global footprint with corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas, research and development facilities in the United Kingdom, and sales and support offices in key maritime regions. Its solutions are deployed across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, addressing challenges from deepwater pipeline inspection to port security and archaeological surveying.
Coda Octopus Group traces its origins to 1980, when its initial UK-based subsidiary, Coda Octopus Products Limited, was founded to advance underwater acoustics and imaging. Over the decades, the company has introduced innovations such as ultra-high-frequency 3D sonar, Real-Time 4D visualization, and synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) technology. These developments have positioned Coda Octopus as a leader in subsea visualization and data processing, delivering turnkey systems and custom solutions to clients worldwide.
Led by CEO Brian Waldron, Coda Octopus Group continues to invest in research and development to broaden its offering of autonomous and remotely operated subsea systems. Ongoing projects focus on enhancing portability, resolution, and data interpretation, while exploring new applications in unmanned survey vessels and underwater robotics. By combining hardware innovation with software analytics, the company aims to meet the evolving needs of the global marine industry.
