Marine robotics future lies in undemanding arms

Tethered ROVs have been fitted with grabs for some while, but theres a rising demand for kitting out remotely controlled and autonomous underwater vessels with manipulators.

The Dexterous Maritime Manipulation System (or DM2S) can operate from a very constrained power supply.  Image: RE2 Robotics

Tethered ROVs have been fitted with grabs for some while, but theres a rising demand for kitting out remotely controlled and autonomous underwater vessels with manipulators.