Deep Trekker Inc is showcasing its new remotely operated vehicle (ROV) called the Revolution at the 2019 Xponential exhibition, which is being held in Chicago from 30 April to 2 May.
The Revolution is a tethered vehicle that can reach depths of up to 305 m. The unit has a dry weight of 26 kg and an endurance of up to 8 hours, with a maximum speed of 3.5 kt. It can operate in 2–3 kt currents.
Deep Trekker’s Revolution remotely operated vehicle can operate at depths of up to 305 m. (IHS Markit/Melanie Rovery)
The vehicle’s manipulator arm is rated for loads of up to 31.7 kg, while the ROV tether can pull up to 136 kg to the surface. The angle of the gripper can be changed and can also incorporate an imaging sonar.
Lighting is provided by 9,000 lumens LED modules and the video camera offers a 280° field-of-view.
The ROV is powered by swappable lithium-ion batteries that can be recharged in 90 minutes.
“One of the advantages of the ROV is the patented pitch system, which means you can manoeuvre the vehicle in any direction which is great for confined areas,” Cody Warner, sales manager at Deep Trekker, told Jane’s . “When you also add the integrated vectored thrusters this really gives you a higher level of mobility.
“The advantage is that I can change the direction that my attachments are facing,” Warner added. “If I am looking to retrieve an object then I can take a different angle on it, which is really important for guys in search and recovery or if I am dealing with explosive ordnance disposal.”
Looking to read the full article?
Gain unlimited access to Janes news and more...
