Oceanology International 2018: ROVs and AUVs take centre stage

12th March 2018 - 12:32 GMT | by Tim Martin in London

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Major figures across the unmanned underwater vehicles industry are set to unveil a number of their new ROV and AUV designs at Oceanology International in London.

US-based underwater vehicles manufacturer Aquabotix, will be showcasing its Integra hybrid AUV/ROV, with capabilities of the system including wide area searches in AUV mode and an ability to conduct detailed inspections in ROV mode.

The company has traditionally sought to target commercial, educational, industrial and government markets with its portfolio of portable underwater vehicles and has to date sold 380 vehicles in over 50 countries worldwide.

Recently, the company also announced that it had

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