ROV

An ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) is an uncrewed underwater robot controlled by an operator at the surface, often used for deep-sea exploration, underwater inspections, and marine industry tasks. ROVs are equipped with cameras, sensors, lights, and sometimes manipulator arms, allowing them to capture video footage, collect samples, and perform complex operations underwater.

Here’s a breakdown of typical features and uses of an ROV:

• Cameras and Lights: ROVs have high-resolution cameras and powerful lights to navigate and capture images in dark, high-pressure underwater environments.
• Manipulator Arms: Some ROVs have robotic arms that allow them to interact with objects, such as taking samples, performing repairs, or retrieving objects.
• Sensors: They often include sensors to measure water temperature, pressure, and other environmental conditions.
• Tethered Operation: Most ROVs are connected to a ship or control station by a tether, which transmits power, control signals, and data.
• Applications: ROVs are used in marine biology, oceanography, underwater archaeology, oil and gas industries, and for military and search-and-rescue operations.

ROVs are essential for underwater tasks that would be challenging or hazardous for divers, especially at extreme depths or in harsh conditions.