Solution
Underwater Drone
Tethys one
Pioneering Autonomous Exploration in Rivers and Tidal Currents – Unveil the Future of Underwater Drone Inspections for Challenging Environments.
Specifications
(no add. equipment needed)
stationary inspection
(extendable)
(hot-swappable batteries)
Main Features
Autonomous Operation
• autonomous & repeatable area coverage/structure scanning
• position & orientation hold
• depth and distance lock to ground and objects
360º terrain awareness
• movement control 360º in roll, pitch, and yaw
• DVL, side- and front-facing sonar sensors for 360º awareness
• terrain following
• obstacle avoidance
positioning in strong currents
• drone holds position on its own, despite strong currents
• stationary work in water currents up to 3.5 knots
• operation in rivers and tidal currents
Intuitive manipulation
• 4D manipulation & grabber
• underwater lifting capacity: equivalent of one fully equipped diver
• allows new operators to effortlessly manipulate and interact with the environment
Recording & reporting
• 3D mapping in poor visibility
• user-friendly UI with mini-map
• 180º tiltable full HD cameras & front-facing multibeam sonar
• placing points of interest any time
• live recording and reporting during mission
• post-processed photogrammetric & acoustic 3D models enabled
Modularity
Tethys One is a ready-to-use underwater drone, complete with a standard sensor package that guarantees advanced navigation and mapping capabilities.
Moreover, our underwater drone has the capability to bear diverse payloads and seamlessly integrates with environmental sensing, manipulation, or high-precision scanning functionalities. Enhance your 3D models by incorporating environmental data such as metal detection, current, pressure, temperature, oxygen levels, thickness, non-destructive testing (NDT), and beyond.
Click the payload tools
The 4-axis manipulator is a soft-end effector and enhances versatility and precision by providing multi-directional control, allowing for intricate and efficient handling of objects in various applications.
Optional: Soft end-effector for enhanced manipulation
- Underwater metal detector: It is an essential tool for marine missions, utilizing electromagnetic fields to accurately locate metal objects beneath the water's surface.
- Magnetometer: It serves as a key tool for detecting and mapping magnetic anomalies beneath the ocean's surface, aiding in various applications.
By emitting sound waves to the ocean floor, sonar systems generate intricate images of underwater landscapes and objects, facilitating efficient seabed mapping and target detection. In addition to a standard forward-looking multibeam imaging sonar, we also offer the option to install side-scan sonars.
DVLs (Doppler Velocity Logs) enable accurate underwater navigation, altitude maintenance, and real-time velocity measurement by analyzing Doppler shifts from acoustic signals reflected off the seabed. Additionally, they can assess current profiles for flow analysis.
Short Baseline System (SBL) utilizes sound waves for measuring underwater depths and determining the global position of the underwater drone. Additionally, it can be outfitted for use by nearby divers.
- A CTD sensor measures the conductivity, temperature, and depth of water with high precision, providing crucial data for determining essential physical properties of the environment
- An underwater pH sensor plays a central role in marine studies, as it measures the acidity or alkalinity of the water and thus provides important data for monitoring the aquatic environment.