Tethys Robotics is launching its latest underwater robot, Tethys ONE, on the global market. According to a press release issued by the spin-off of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, the robot stands out from the global competition because it can operate both via drone pilot control (remotely operated vehicle, ROV) and in fully autonomous mode (autonomous underwater vehicle, AUV).
Tethys Robotics says that the compact but powerful device, which weighs just 35 kilograms, is optimized for rapid deployment in confined underwater spaces at depths of up to 300 meters. It adds that the propulsion system and georeferenced localization technology enable it to move in all directions and to withstand currents of up to 2 meters per second (3.5 knots).
The modular design enables seamless integration of a range of payloads, such as sensors, high-definition cameras, metal detectors and manipulators. The team, which has been working together for six years, combines this flexibility with its approach to multi-sensor data fusion, which it describes “groundbreaking”. It explains that the option of live reporting during underwater missions reduces operating times and costs and eliminates risks for divers.
Tethys ONE will be used to automate and facilitate underwater inspections and search operations in a range of settings, including hydropower, offshore wind power, oil and gas, and search and rescue operations.
Tethys Robotics will showcase its Tethys ONE system at the GITEX Global trade fair in Dubai, from October 14 to 18, 2024. It is inviting leading companies in the industry to explore the possibilities of a partnership. Orders can now be placed worldwide. ce/mm
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