Oceanbotics’ newest ROV seeks and destroys sea mines

Oceanbotics’ SRV-8 underwater ROV (remotely operated vehicle) is certainly no slouch, nor is its more capable sibling, the SRV-8X. The latest version of the vehicle, the SRV-8 MDV, takes things even further – it blows up sea mines.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Oceanbotics’ newest ROV seeks and destroys sea mines

Oceanbotics’ newest ROV seeks and destroys sea mines

Oceanbotics’ SRV-8 underwater ROV (remotely operated vehicle) is certainly no slouch, nor is its more capable sibling, the SRV-8X. The latest version of the vehicle, the SRV-8 MDV, takes things even further – it blows up sea mines.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Oceanbotics’ newest ROV seeks and destroys sea mines

Swiss drone takes the perilous plunge so divers don’t have to

Searching for human bodies or other submerged items can be dangerous for divers due to factors such as strong currents, deep waters and low visibility. That’s where the Tethys One underwater drone comes in, as it’s designed to do the job itself.Continu… Continue reading Swiss drone takes the perilous plunge so divers don’t have to

The Oceanbotics SRV-8X Optimus ain’t your grandpa’s underwater ROV

Three years ago we heard about Oceanbotics’ SRV-8, a small yet highly capable underwater ROV (remotely operated vehicle). Well, it’s now got a much burlier bigger sibling, in the form of the SRV-8X Optimus.Continue ReadingCategory: Marine, TransportTag… Continue reading The Oceanbotics SRV-8X Optimus ain’t your grandpa’s underwater ROV

Tiny eBiobots use LEDs and muscle tissue for real-time remote control

Back in 2012, we heard about tiny biped “biobot” robots that used actual muscle tissue to walk. Well, the descendants of those bots are now equipped with LEDs, which allow them to be remotely steered in a practical fashion.Continue ReadingCategory: Rob… Continue reading Tiny eBiobots use LEDs and muscle tissue for real-time remote control