VideoRay UROVs

VideoRay UROVs are a type of Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) developed by VideoRay LLC, a company based in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. These remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are used for a variety of underwater tasks, including underwater exploration, marine biology research, and underwater archaeology.

History

VideoRay LLC was founded in 1999 with the goal of creating small, portable, and cost-effective ROVs. The company's first product, the VideoRay Pro, was released in 2000. Since then, VideoRay has continued to innovate and expand its product line, with the current flagship model being the VideoRay Pro 4.

Design and Features

VideoRay UROVs are designed to be portable and easy to use. They are typically less than 10 kg in weight and can be operated by a single person. The vehicles are controlled remotely using a joystick or a computer interface, and they are equipped with a variety of sensors and tools to perform their tasks.

The primary sensor on a VideoRay UROV is its camera, which provides live video feed to the operator. The vehicles can also be equipped with sonar for navigation and object detection, manipulator arms for object retrieval or interaction, and various other tools depending on the specific model and task.

Applications

VideoRay UROVs are used in a wide range of applications. In underwater exploration, they are used to survey and map underwater environments, locate shipwrecks, and study marine life. In marine biology, they are used to collect samples and data, observe marine animals in their natural habitats, and monitor environmental conditions. In underwater archaeology, they are used to explore and document archaeological sites that are inaccessible to human divers.

See Also

• Unmanned Underwater Vehicle
• Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle
• Marine Biology
• Underwater Archaeology