AB 110

Italy’s Next Yacht Group debuted its new integrated AI system on board an AB 110 at the 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, where live demos showcased the new system and its partner apps, My AB and My Maiora.

Having demonstrated the technology on the 33m superyacht, the parent company of AB Yachts and Maiora has confirmed that the system will be rolled out across the Viareggio shipyard’s entire range of yachts by 2026.

Giorgio Mattei, Next Yacht Group’s Deputy Chairman, said: “For the owner, luxury means simplicity and control. With this highly innovative project, we are redefining the onboard experience.

“The AI provides verifiable answers, secure commands and deep integration with the yacht’s systems. In our development roadmap, we plan to introduce new features and services such as always-on voice activation with a dedicated wake word, and predictive maintenance.”

Created in collaboration with Italian firm AI Technologies and integrated with onboard systems by YES Group, the Next AI-Integrated System is a first-of-its-kind platform installed directly on board.

Described as a ‘digital concierge’, the AI assistant streamlines the yacht’s various systems and allows owners and crew to control on board settings such as lighting, temperature and entertainment. It also offers access to operational data such as fuel and water levels, energy consumption, alarms and maintenance schedules.

While connectivity is an option for remote access, the system can run fully offline, ensuring optimum security and reliability in any location.

Mattei explained: “We’re offering an assistant that works anytime, anywhere – even in the middle of the ocean, without internet – safely, continuously and reliably. It’s an Artificial Intelligence that belongs to the yacht and its family, not to the cloud. Our approach is local first: data, models and decisions remain on board.”

nextyachtgroup.com