Robotics
Hull Inspection ROV
Professional-grade underwater ROV system for marine research and hull inspection
IndustryRobotics
Year2025
Key technologiesROS 2, Computer Vision, Thruster Control
Headline resultSuccessfully inspected 10+ vessel hulls
Overview
A high-performance remotely operated vehicle (ROV) designed for underwater hull inspection and marine research. Features a 4K camera system, 300m depth rating, and precision control for stable maneuvering in challenging currents.
ROS 2Computer VisionThruster Control4K ImagingDepth Sensors
Key features
- 4K Ultra HD Camera with tilt control
- 300m Depth Rating
- 6-DOF Precision Control
- High-lumen LED lighting system
- Live video feed with low latency
From challenge to solution
Challenge
Our solution
Maintaining stability in strong underwater currents
Implemented advanced PID stabilization algorithms
Ensuring watertight integrity at high pressure
Designed custom pressure-rated enclosure with dual O-ring seals
Real-time video transmission over long tether
Utilized fiber-optic tether for high-bandwidth data transmission
Results & impact
- Successfully inspected 10+ vessel hulls
- Reduced inspection time by 50%
- Captured high-resolution footage for structural analysis
Specifications
- Depth Rating
- 300m
- Camera
- 4K UHD
- Tether Length
- 150m (up to 300m)
- Thrusters
- 6x Vectorized
- Lights
- 2x 1500 Lumen
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