Submersible Remote Inspection Vehicle

Submersible Remote Inspection Vehicle

Underwater infrastructure—dams, bridge pilings, pipelines, and ship hulls—requires periodic inspection that is hazardous and expensive for human divers. This remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) provides a safer alternative, featuring a pressure-rated acrylic hull, six thrusters for four-degree-of-freedom maneuverability, and a high-definition camera with LED lighting array. Tethered communication carries real-time video and sensor telemetry to a surface control station, while onboard batteries supply localized power. Depth and heading are maintained through PID control loops acting on pressure and magnetometer feedback. The manipulator arm can deploy non-destructive testing probes or retrieve small samples. Buoyancy trim is adjustable through a ballast tank system for varying operational depths.

Components

Acrylic Pressure Hull
Thruster Motors (6)
HD Camera & LEDs
Tether Cable
Pressure Sensor
Manipulator Arm