Creative research at the University of Minnesota, inspired by research on praying mantises out of Newcastle University in the UK, demonstrates that cuttlefish can see in 3D. Interestingly, octopi cannot see in 3D…
ROVs to find unexploded ordinance
Another interesting use of ROVs: Helix Robotics Solutions will be using ROVs to search for unexploded ordnance (UXO) and boulders at the site of the 450MW offshore wind farm, Neart na Gaoithe, off the coast of Scotland.
Full article at: reNEWS.biz 19dec19
UnderseaROV in Batemans Bay
Live-streaming from BlueROV2
We were so incredibly excited to send video LIVE from a BlueROV2 underwater in Sydney (Pittwater and Manly) to Sydney’s Westmead Hospital and The Queensland’s Children’s Hospital Starlight Express Rooms for the Starlight Children’s Foundation Australia. It was AWESOME to bring such a unique and exciting collaborative experience to children who couldn’t otherwise go snorkel or explore themselves.
Battery capacity in QGC
When using a different size battery in your BlueROV2, make sure to update your battery parameters in QGroundControl. To do this, with your ROV powered up and connected to your topside computer, go to the QGC’s Vehicle Setup page, BATT, BATTERY_CAPACITY and enter the correct value in mAhr.
The factory default is 18000 for Blue Robotics’ 18Ahr battery.