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
Hull Inspection ROV

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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