GPS doesn't work underwater, which means that keeping track of a submersible's whereabouts can be difficult. A new ROV (remotely operated vehicle) still manages to show up on Google Maps, however – ...

When it comes to underwater robots, some tasks are easy to automate, while others are best handled by manual remote control. The Cuttlefish offers the best of both worlds, plus it cleverly changes ...

This spring, the Schmidt Ocean Institute in Palo Alto developed a robot that’s capable of exploring the ocean floor for weeks at a time without surfacing. The deep-diving ROV is remarkable precisely ...

The ocean’s mysteries have captivated humanity for centuries, and now, with the advent of sophisticated technology, we are closer than ever to unlocking its secrets on a consumer level thanks to help ...

Remotely Operated Vehicles, or ROVs, are underwater robots that allow the controller to be located above the water. ROVs are connected to the topside via an umbilical link that houses communications ...

Norwegian subsea services company Reach Subsea said Thursday it had struck a deal to expand its operating fleet with two ROV support vessels. The company said it had secured "significant vessel ...

Wireless connections are cool and all, but sometimes you just need a bit of copper. This interesting article on SV Seeker discusses the various ways of making a tether for a remotely operated vehicle ...

Billions of pieces of plastic pollute the ocean, make their way into the bellies of wildlife, and seep into our tap water and soil. While we’re out here cutting plastic straws out of our daily lives, ...

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