The Wave Glider SV3 from Liquid Robotics. The craft's hybrid propulsion system utilizes solar panels above and wave power below.
Undersea drones open new worlds —
The Wave Glider SV3 from Liquid Robotics. The craft's hybrid propulsion system utilizes solar panels above and wave power below.
Courtsey of Liquid Robotics
The surfboard-like surface provides protection and power through its solar panels.
Wave Glider SV3 —
The surfboard-like surface provides protection and power through its solar panels.
Courtsey of Liquid Robotics
A fleet of gliders on their way to launch.
Wave Glider SV3 —
A fleet of gliders on their way to launch.
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The Wave Glider in a moment of respite during its hurricane tracking mission.
Wave Glider SV3 —
The Wave Glider in a moment of respite during its hurricane tracking mission.
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The "Roughie" -- <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mtu.edu%2Fnews%2Fstories%2F2014%2Fmay%2Ftoward-smarter-underwater-drones.html" target="_blank" target="_blank">Research Oriented Underwater Gliders for Hands-on Investigative Engineering</a> -- from Michigan Tech University, which is being trained to seek faults in undersea cables and pipelines.
The 'Roughie' —
The "Roughie" -- Research Oriented Underwater Gliders for Hands-on Investigative Engineering -- from Michigan Tech University, which is being trained to seek faults in undersea cables and pipelines.
Courtesy of MTU
The <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whoi.edu%2Fmain%2Fnereus" target="_blank" target="_blank">Nereus Autonomous Underwater Vehicle</a> from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI), which has carried out research at record depths of 10,000 meters.
Nereus Autonomous Underwater Vehicle —
The Nereus Autonomous Underwater Vehicle from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI), which has carried out research at record depths of 10,000 meters.
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The <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webbresearch.com%2Fslocumglider.aspx" target="_blank" target="_blank">Slocum Glider</a> from WHOI, one of the longest-serving undersea drones.
Slocum Glider —
The Slocum Glider from WHOI, one of the longest-serving undersea drones.
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The SeaFox, one of a new generation of military drones, used by the U.S. Navy to sweep for mines in the Persian Gulf.
SeaFox —
The SeaFox, one of a new generation of military drones, used by the U.S. Navy to sweep for mines in the Persian Gulf.
Courtesy of US Navy
The <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fopenrov.com%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Open ROV</a> project gives enthusiasts the chance to operate their own undersea robot for $849, using an open source design.
Open ROV —
The Open ROV project gives enthusiasts the chance to operate their own undersea robot for $849, using an open source design.
Courtesy of Open ROV