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…that enables “coupled control” of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and robotic manipulator through a single control system. The Coupled Locomotion and Manipulation System, or CLAMS Project, will combine the control systems for the robotic arms and the ROV into one unit, improving coordination of the underwater manipulator and the ROV’s movements, said the company. “The goal of CLAMS is to improve control of our RE2 Sapien Sea Class arms mounted on the VideoRay Defender ROV by addressing the two components as a unified system,” stated David Lee, director of product management at RE2 Robotics. “This will allow topside operators…
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…systems. They will combine VideoRay's remotely operated vehicles, or ROVs, with the Sarcos Guardian Sea Class system, which includes its power-efficient dexterous robotic arms. Under the terms of the agreement, Sarcos and VideoRay will each be able to sell an integrated underwater system, as well as their respective individual products. They will also provide replacement parts and repair services and support. “This collaboration is significant for the industry, as it will enable Sarcos and VideoRay customers to easily purchase a pre-integrated system combining VideoRay’s best-in-class remotely operated vehicles with our advanced one- or two-armed Sea Class system,” stated Kiva Allgood,…
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…arms mounted onto VideoRay’s Defender inspection-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV). The autonomous underwater system also uses RE2 Detect and RE2 Intellect to enable the precise, autonomous, and clandestine neutralization of a target. RE2 announced the $9.5 million contract in September 2021. During the test event, which took place in the Pacific Ocean with support from the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific in Point Loma, Calif., M2NS completed four successful dives exceeding 1,000 meters of depth. The dives were conducted using supervised autonomy, which allows human operators to monitor the marine system’s movements and make corrections if necessary. All onboard electronics…
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…of real-time challenges they will face while working onsite. “ROVs have demanding deployment schedules and operating environments,” says Barbieri. “It was important for the company to limit delays caused by damage during training and ensure maximum performance the moment they deployed the robot.” This new type of training program is already gaining traction with Oceaneering’s Norwegian office, who are looking to leverage simulation-based training for their globally deployed ROV pilots. “Based on preliminary data, Oceaneering is expecting hot-stab operations 30% faster and an increase in mobilization time of at least 20%.” Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional…
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…and accelerate deployment and monitoring of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). “Our startup is about a year old, and our goal is to make innovation in the space more rapid,” Cross told Robotics 24/7. “We came out of OpenROV, and when others decided to take a consumer route, we went down a platform route. RTI Connext 6.1 is a big part of that, and I've used Connext for seven years.” “At OpenROV, we had achieved the goal of making ROVs more widespread, to become the DJI of the ocean, and we sold a few thousand of them,” he recalled. “At the…
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…Guardian Sea Class with VideoRay’s Defender remotely operated vehicle (ROV) allows for operations in currents up to 4 knots (4.6 mph/7.4 kph). The combination provides power, maneuverability, and upgradeability to perform a range of complex and precise tasks using handheld tools and sensors, said Sarcos. Vogt said the combined system will offer “the most advanced underwater inspection and intervention capabilities on the market, driving down organizational maintenance costs and protecting human capital.” “We are looking forward to putting the integrated Sarcos and VideoRay underwater system to work,” said Charlie Foll, CEO of Atlantas Marine. “One of the key pillars of…
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…is already gaining traction with Oceaneering’s Norwegian office, who are looking to leverage simulation-based training for their globally deployed ROV pilots. Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
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…to mitigate climate change, reduce risk, and plan effectively.” The global market for offshore AUVs and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) will experience a compound annual growth rate of more than 6% between 2022 and 2027, predicted ReportLinker. It cited energy demand and said that countries including the U.S., Brazil, Mexico, and Norway are market leaders. Terradepth said it plans to use its latest funding to improve the charging system for its AUVs and further develop Absolute Ocean. “This year, our primary focus is offshore wind site surveys and infrastructure inspection,” said Kauffman.
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…underwater vehicle (AUV) and as a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). In addition, the Leidos award will fund further operational enhancements to toolKITT, said Nauticus. The proprietary software package is designed to provide subsea vehicles the intelligence for a variety of autonomous actions. In its report of its earnings for the second quarter of 2023, Nauticus cited contracts with Leidos and Petrobas. The company also described commissioning exercises for the first of three second-generation Aquanauts and work with the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). Nauticus reported revenue of $1.1 million for the quarter, down from $2.8 million in the same period…
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…our world-class portfolio,” Radford said. Aquanaut includes remotely-operated vehicle (ROV) and autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) modes. Click on image to enlarge. Source: Nauticus Robotics, via the SEC About Nauticus Robotics Nauticus Robotics has developed autonomous robots using AI for inspection and intervention services for the ocean industries. It delivers systems and services to commercial and government-facing customers through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) business model and direct product sales for both hardware platforms and software licenses. The company said it provides customers with the necessary data collection, analytics, and subsea manipulation capabilities to support and maintain assets. It added that its technologies…
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…NDE has distributed inspection systems including remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) across Canada. The privately held company, which has offices in Edmonton, Alberta, and Richmond, British Columbia, provides support and services, as well as operator training in dedicated training centers. Guardian S combines portability, maneuverability Sarcos Robotics said it has applied more than 30 years of research and development to augmenting human performance by combining human intelligence, instinct, and judgment with the strength, endurance, and precision of machines to enhance employee safety and productivity. The Salt Lake City, Utah-based company's exoskeletons and mobile robots include the…
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…Sea Class underwater robot, integrated with a remotely-operated vehicle (ROV), is designed for both shallow and deep underwater use up to 1 km and can perform inspections on a ship’s hull, propeller shaft, and propeller shaft tube, along with recovering unidentified objects from a ship’s hull. The Guardian S visual inspection robot, which can traverse ferromagnetic vertical surfaces and access confined spaces, can be deployed inside and outside a ship to identify foreign objects. “Working at height in dynamic environments, such as shipyards, is extremely dangerous work,” said Kiva Allgood, president and CEO of Sarcos. “Sarcos’ portfolio of teleoperated robots…