Aquanaut
Transforming unmanned underwater vehicle that converts between a submarine-shaped AUV for long-range travel and a dual-arm ROV configuration for subsea inspection and manipulation tasks.
Primary use case: Subsea inspection and manipulation of offshore infrastructure
Height
154.4 cm
Weight
3850 kg
Payload
90 kg
Battery
72 hrs
Specifications
Physical
Height
154.4 cm
Weight
3850 kg
Locomotion
aquatic
Manipulation
Hand Type
unknown
Payload
90 kg
Power & Autonomy
Battery Life
72 hrs
Autonomy Level
unknown
Commercial
Availability
available
Primary Use Case
Subsea inspection and manipulation of offshore infrastructure
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