VideoRay Introduces New Entry-Level Mission Specialist Underwater Robot
square float allows the platform to carry additional payload and allows for topside or battery-powered operations, whereas the 30.48 cm (12-inch) round configuration is ideal for pipe and tunnel inspections.The Ally’s base configuration features LED lights and VideoRay’s new Ultra 4K Smart Camera with onboard processing. Options include a unique spring-loaded vertical manipulator capable of lifting loads up to 9.5 kg (21 lbs), as well as a forward-looking sonar and DVL (Doppler Velocity Log) for customers requiring navigation.Marcus Kolb, VideoRay’s Chief Innovation Officer, said: &ldquo
Argeo Inks Pact with CSI for Second HUGIN Superior AUV
multiple sensors concurrently, ensuring unparalleled quality and efficiency.”The Superior sits at the top of Kongsberg Discovery’s HUGIN AUV family of products.The unit’s standard specifications includes a HISAS 1032 dual receiver, EM2040 Mk2 Multibeam Echosounder, a UHD still image camera, laser profiler, sub-bottom profiler, magnetometer, in addition to sensors for methane, carbon dioxide, oxygen, and more.
Black Whale Pictures Takes Innovative Approach to Underwater Cinematography
pioneering filmmaking company, brings innovative underwater cinematography to life using cutting-edge technology to capture the enigmatic world beneath the waves.At the heart of the French production company lies a profound connection with the ocean. Its founder, Antoine Drancey, who has experience as a camera operator, director and crew member on notable maritime expeditions such as 1Ocean with UNESCO, Barba and Energy Observer, has combined a deep passion for biodiversity and the sea with technical acumen and established Black Whale Pictures in 2017.A pivotal asset in their technological arsenal since
CSIRO Researchers Maps SS Nemesis Wreck Site
an initial inspection of the site using a remotely operated vehicle.CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, was petitioned by Heritage NSW to investigate the wreck to gather further data to aid in its identification.RV Investigator was able to conduct a detailed seafloor mapping and camera investigation of the wreck while on a transit voyage from Hobart to Sydney in September 2023.The CSIRO team used the vessel’s advanced multibeam echosounders to first map the wreck site and surrounding seafloor in high resolution. They then conducted a systematic visual inspection of the
UTEC Puts Upgraded AUV on Try-Outs Offshore Australia
of the system.These included INS/Doppler velocity log (DVL) modules (PHINS C3 and Pathfinder DVL); battery modules increasing mission endurance from six hours to 12; cNode USBL modules and nose cone enabling USBL tracking, aiding acoustic communications to the AUV and incorporating a new eight-megapixel camera in the nosecone.The control modules also received upgrades including calibration of depth and sound velocity (SV) sensors and a firmware upgrade, UTEC said.The most significant upgrade, however, is the addition of the module that enables subsea USBL aiding of the vehicle INS positioning. This means
Affordable Nightvision Technology: SIONYX Nightwave
SIONYX last year launched Nightwave, a first-of-its-kind marine camera system built around the brand’s proprietary Black Silicon BSI CMOS sensor. Nightwave allows mariners to navigate safely by easily spotting hazards and debris in moonless starlight without additional illumination. Built to operate in the toughest marine environments, the night vision camera is IP67 waterproof and shock rated. Nightwave integrates to most any vessel's electronics by connecting to major brand MFDs via the analog video output. With flexible mounting and setup, Nightwave can also connect to a mobile
Italy's TSO Tests Subsea Drone for Marine Geophysical Surveys
the port of Casamicciola Terme, on the island of Ischia.During geophysical surveying of the seabed, Terna’s technicians were able to test the performance of the Gavia drone, the AUV supplied by Terradepth that was equipped with advanced sensors, including Echo Sounder (MBES), Side Scan Sonar and HD Camera.“The partnership with Terradepth has enabled testing of innovative technologies, such as subsea drones, which can supplement and integrate traditional tools used to examine the seabed. Terna invests significant resources in marine surveying, which is a strategic practice for effective planning
Tech Partners Enhance NATO Navy’s AUV Capabilities
at high resolution. The Voyis Recon LS/WaveFront Solstice Combined AUV payload offers a solution for autonomous underwater vehicles to covertly detect, classify, and identify mine-like objects (MLOs), reducing risk to divers. The system uses the multi-aperture side-scan sonar, 4K digital still-camera and high-resolution laser scanner to carry out this task.The L3Harris’ Iver4 900 vehicle provides the payload with both stability and endurance to make the most of the payload. MCM operations involve four stages: detection, classification, identification and disposal/neutralization. Currently
Deep-sea Probe Recovered from Southern Ocean
with the Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS), said the technology is essential for revealing how much carbon the ocean stores and how that might change in the future.“In addition to the full set of biogeochemical sensors, this float has an Underwater Vision Profiler, which is basically a camera that takes pictures of particles in the water column,” Schallenberg said. “While the float is only able to transmit counts of particles, it should have stored the actual images. Now we’ve recovered the float, we’ll get access to the images.“Not only will this tell us
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