Greensea IQ and VideoRay Partner to Enhance ROV User Experience
Marine technology companies Greensea IQ and VideoRay announced they are expanding their partnership to enhance the user experience for remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROV).The renewed five-year, multi-million dollar agreement will aim to help improve the performance and dependability of their products, as well as fostering innovation within the inspection class ROV sector, including subsea defense and commercial customers. The companies said they have already begun work on the development of Professional Workspace software for VideoRay’s Ally, the newest member of their Mission Specialist
VideoRay Introduces New Entry-Level Mission Specialist Underwater Robot
VideoRay has launched its new Mission Specialist Ally.The Ally offers a baseline Mission Specialist solution for those with challenging applications requiring a cost-effective solution, says VideoRay. The platform delivers a powerful alternative that allows users to expand their vehicle’s capabilities and add to their fleet as their budgets and needs evolve. The new four-thruster ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) boasts a four-knot forward speed with lateral thrust capability to deliver agility and power, in a compact design. VideoRay says the solution has capabilities unmatched for its size and
VideoRay Names Snyder Director of Applications Engineering, Integration and Testing
Underwater robotics solutions company VideoRay announced the appointment of Jeff Snyder as its new Director of Applications Engineering, Integration and Testing.Snyder began his career with a degree from Duke University before serving as a special operations officer for the US Navy. After his service with the US Navy, he earned a graduate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Now a highly seasoned marine technology professional, Snyder brings to VideoRay over two decades of expertise garnered from leadership and field positions at robotics and technology organizations such as
Greensea IQ Demos Autonomous Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mission
advanced autonomous behaviors of EOD Workspace, allowing human-on-the-loop autonomy and untethered command and control over the ROV platform.The demo took place over several days in September in the open ocean off the coast of San Diego, featuring a fully integrated OPENSEA Edge-driven untethered ROV, a VideoRay MSS Defender modified by Greensea IQ to include batteries and an acoustic modem. During the demo, real world tasks were demonstrated by autonomously searching the environment for threats utilizing acoustic communications.This demonstration highlighted the autonomy system for EOD Workspace, Greensea
VideoRay and Neotek Ink Deal for EU Distribution
VideoRay, a provider of inspection-class underwater robotic systems, and Neotek, a supplier of measurement, control, analysis and data transmission equipment for subsea applications, have entered into a letter of intent (LOI) agreement for the distribution and service of current and future Mission Specialist ROV systems and accessories in the EU.The agreement, which the companies will finalize by the end of 2023, renews Neotek as an Authorized VideoRay Dealer in France and Belgium, with other EU countries to be added in the future. Neotek, headquartered in Lorient, France, will also operate VideoRay
VideoRay Acquires Blue Ring Imaging
VideoRay has acquired Blue Ring Imaging, a St. Petersburg, FL-based innovator in 3D visualization, multi-view perception, and simulation for unmanned systems.Blue Ring Imaging, known for its OctoView mixed reality software and OctoCAM multi-view 360°camera, will improve situational awareness and object detection capabilities of VideoRay's Defender. Blue Ring Imaging already boasts an impressive client list, including the US Navy’s PMS 408, Office of Naval Research (ONR), Navy RDSA, OceanX, and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI).The acquisition of Blue Ring Imaging will
VideoRay Bolsters Subsea Mine Detection Robot with Blue Ring Imaging Acquisition
VideoRay, the producer of the Mission Specialist Defender robot recently selected by the US Navy for underwater mine detection and disposal, said Wednesday it had acquired Blue Ring Imaging, a St. Petersburg, Florida-based innovator in 3D visualization, multi-view perception, and simulation for unmanned systems.According to VideoRay, Blue Ring Imaging, known for its OctoView mixed reality software and OctoCAM multi-view 360°camera, will improve situational awareness and object detection capabilities of the Defender. "Blue Ring Imaging already boasts an impressive client list, including
Margo Newcombe Joins VideoRay as Marketing VP
Underwater robotic systems company VideoRay announced it has hired Margo Newcombe as vice president, marketing and partner programs.Newcombe brings more than 25 years of marine industry experience to the position, having directed marketing, communications and customer development programs for many of the industry’s leading underwater and subsea technology companies.In this role, Newcombe is developing and implementing marketing strategy and global initiatives across multiple channels and platforms to drive demand for VideoRay’s growing line of Mission Specialist ROVs. She is also responsible
VideoRay Hires Holtz as Director of Product and Innovation
Underwater robotic systems company VideoRay announced it has hired U.S. Navy veteran Todd Holtz as its new director of product and innovation.Holtz will play a key role in developing new underwater robotic systems, expanding payloads, enhancing testing and quality control processes and optimizing new technologies for production, VideoRay said.Holtz served in the U.S. Navy as a Machinery Repairman Second Class (E-5). During that time, he supervised lathe and computer numerical control departments and repaired mechanical systems to support the Navy’s surface and subsurface fleet.Since his service
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