It might not always seem like it, but we live in a smart world. In the last years incredible advances in technology lead to smart cars, smart homes as well as smart yachts that are able to provide the user with unimaginable control over their environment – or, should they prefer, unprecedented levels of autonomy. The best yachts have always been at the cutting-edge of innovation and engineering, and smart yachts are no exception, taking the best technology from cars and homes, and refining them for the particular challenges and requirements of the sea.