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Scibotics' offers everything to support Scientific Research and Development including:
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A light-class, 8-thruster ROV built for the work that doesn't happen on the surface — survey, inspection, recovery, and research, all the way down to 300m.
8x vectored T200 thrusters give Bader rock-solid stability and full 6-DOF control — it holds position in current that would push lighter ROVs around.
Ping360 wide-area scanning sonar and the Cerulean OmniScan 450 FS high-resolution imaging sonar — pick the right eyes for the job.
Live 1080p HD for piloting and real-time review, plus a 4K Panasonic archival camera for documentation-grade footage.
Doppler velocity logging gives Bader true terrain-relative navigation — it knows exactly how it's moving over the bottom.
Depth hold, altitude hold, heading hold, and automatic waypoint-following survey lines, run through ArduSub.
Single-function manipulator for sample collection, object retrieval, and interaction with subsea structures.
| System | Detail | Value |
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| Thrusters | 8x Blue Robotics T200, heavy configuration | Vectored 6-DOF |
| Depth Rating | Aluminum housing | 300 m / 984 ft |
| Tether | Configurable length, Kevlar-reinforced | Up to 300 m |
| Forward Speed | Approx., platform baseline | ~1.5 m/s (3 kt) |
| Cameras | Live HD + 4K archival | 1080p / 4K Panasonic |
| Sonar — Wide Area | Ping360 scanning sonar, 750 kHz | 360° / 50 m |
| Sonar — Imaging | Cerulean OmniScan 450 FS, 50° vertical beam | 120 m range |
| Navigation | WaterLinked DVL + ArduSub autopilot | 50 m range |
| Lighting | High-power dimmable LEDs (x4) | Adjustable |
| Manipulator | Single-function arm | Sample / retrieval |
| Topside Power | Outland Technology control box | Continuous ops |
50 m range. Precise velocity and altitude over the seafloor, feeding the autopilot for automatic survey lines, dynamic positioning, and terrain-relative tracking.
360° / 50 m / 750 kHz. 2° horizontal, 25° vertical beam — full-circle situational awareness for navigating in low-visibility water, finding wrecks, pilings, and obstacles.
120 m range, 50° vertical beamwidth. Forward-facing imaging sonar built for spotting and homing in on seafloor targets — where Ping360 finds the area of interest, OmniScan 450 FS resolves the detail for classification, structure inspection, and search work. Mounts directly to the BlueROV2 frame; can be paired with a second unit for 2D motion tracking in SonarView.
Live 1080p for piloting and real-time monitoring, 4K Panasonic for archival-quality documentation of every dive.
Four high-power dimmable LEDs cut through dark and turbid water, tuned for both piloting visibility and clean video/still capture.
Single-function electric manipulator for object retrieval, sample collection, and light interaction with underwater structures — runs through Bader's main control loop.
Surface-side power management and comms for continuous, extended operations — built for full work days on the water.
Open-source, customizable, and field-proven. The backbone for every autonomy mode below.
Locks vertical position — no thruster-juggling to stay level.
DVL-driven constant height above bottom for even survey passes.
Holds a compass course while you focus on the mission.
Programmed lawnmower-pattern survey runs, hands-off.
Plot points, Bader navigates between them autonomously.
Dynamic positioning holds Bader steady for sampling or filming.
Map shipwrecks, reefs, and seafloor habitats with HD/4K video and dual-sonar imaging.
Habitat characterization, environmental data collection, species behavior studies.
Pipelines, pilings, moorings, and offshore wind components — checked without divers.
Sonar locates, manipulator retrieves — lost gear, debris, and more.
Automatic survey routines for ecosystem health and biodiversity tracking over time.
Net and pen inspection, stock checks, habitat assessment — diver-free.
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OceanRobotCamAs the lead inventor of the world famous SharkCam and TurtleCam robots, dubbed OceanRobotCam by Amy, this technology inspired our path to highly visual and impactful ocean observations as seen on Discovery Channel and National Geographic. New generations of ORC will teach us more about the world's most enigmatic creatures.
Amy was featured on Shark Week and National Geographic over a decade with hits like Return of Jaws, Jaws Strikes Back, Shark Trek, Jaws of the Deep, SharkCam Stakeout, SharkCam Strikes Back and Sharkfest, Planet Shark. However, our favorite and beloved Turtlecam, was not just a piece of tech, but a program developed by Amy in her spare time and a collaboration with Dr. Kara Dodge at NEAQ to teach the world about the importance of sea turtles. That mission carries on with Scibotics. |
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Climate StudiesClimate Change challenges mankind and innovation is key to learning how to prevent irreversible impacts. Key innovation, founded by Scibotics lead Amy while at WHOI, highlights what is needed for averting crises whether the topic be oil spills, invasive species monitoring, or melting glaciers. From novel sensor development like water samplers, holographic imaging of plankton and oil droplets to new automany behaviors for ‘reacting’ to anomalies in the environment and collecting key data when needed, Scibotics holds the keys to ocean discovery.
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ExplorationWhether it be re-discovering the lost 8th Wonder of the World, the Pink and White Terraces, locating lost shipwrecks, sniffing out leaks in WWII wrecks, or mapping out scallop beds and aquaculture sites, Scibotics has the expertise and know-with-all to do it all. Give us a call today.
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Under-ice and oil spill experience with ROV's
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