中心瞄准国家海洋强国战略及海洋经济建设需求，开展海洋机器人科学仪器、海气界面与低空大气无人观探测、水下激光清洗/修复特种机器人等前沿科技攻关与装备研发，发展高端海洋观探测装备、科学仪器与特种作业装备。

Targeting national strategies for building a maritime power and the development needs of the marine economy, the Center focuses on research and equipment development in marine robotics. Its work covers marine robotic scientific instruments, unmanned observation of the air–sea interface and low-altitude atmosphere, as well as specialized underwater robots for laser cleaning and repair. The Center develops high-end marine observation equipment, scientific instruments, and specialized operation systems.