Remote Underwater Exploration
Images from a compact, purpose-built ROV have just been released showing considerable damage to Unit 1 of the Fukushima nuclear power plant. The power plant was severely damaged by an earthquake-caused tsunami in March 2011 and these images show core support pedestal damage, raising concerns that another major earthquake could put the power plant at risk.
Article at: DNAIndia 05apr23
Blue Robotics has just launched a new Lithium-ion Mega Battery (22.2 V, 28 Ah), a high-capacity battery designed specifically for use on vehicles powered by the T500 Thruster. Things to note – this new battery fits inside a 4″ series Enclosure tube (not the 3″ enclosure) and ships as dangerous / hazardous goods cargo (not on passenger aircraft).
Live-streaming from ROVs for the benefit of Aged Care residents who can’t get underwater themselves – so rewarding!
“I was inspired by the underwater explorations, I felt like I was really there!” said an Aminya Village resident.
Full article at: BaptistCare NSW/ACT 30sep22
ROVs come in all shapes and sizes. This one, named IceFin, was used by researchers from Cornell University, University of Otago, and others to investigate under the Antarctic Ice Shelf
Full article: Astrobiology.com March 2023
We are excited to announce Blue Trail Engineering has released a new SER-20XX series of underwater servos , depth-rated to 200 meters, offering increased mounting flexibility, and are optionally available as a kit.
Machined enclosure instead of injection-molded, meaning: walls are thicker, making the unit more durable and giving an increased depth rating of 200 meters; surface finish is smoother and tolerances are tighter, making the O-ring seals more reliable, and; external surfaces are flat for easier mounting from either the side or the top
6-mm “D-shaft” output shaft instead of a square shaft, making it easier to attach to your device using a simple set screw
Available kit option, made possible by an easier assembly process. The usual pre-assembled and tested versions will still be available.
Contact us for pricing and availability