Introducing The New Tethys ONE ROV/AUV Hybrid for Automated Underwater Inspections
Revolutionising Underwater Inspections: Introducing the Tethys One
At AlphaGeo, we are committed to bringing you the most cutting-edge solutions for your geospatial and inspection needs. That's why we're incredibly excited to announce the arrival of the Tethys One, a ground-breaking underwater robot from Tethys Robotics. This isn't just another underwater drone; it's a game-changer for professional-grade inspections in the most challenging aquatic environments.
The Tethys One: Unparalleled Performance Where It Matters
The Tethys One is engineered for industrial use, specifically designed to tackle the toughest underwater conditions found in rivers, tidal zones, offshore installations, hydropower facilities, and critical search and rescue operations. This robust and intelligent device is poised to revolutionise how we approach subaquatic tasks, offering capabilities previously thought impossible.
Key Features that Set the Tethys One Apart:
Dual-Functionality (ROV/AUV Hybrid): The Tethys One stands out with its ability to seamlessly switch between remote-operated vehicle (ROV) mode, where a pilot maintains control, and full autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) mode, allowing it to execute missions independently. This versatility ensures optimal performance for a wide array of underwater tasks.
Rapid Deployment: Time is money, and the Tethys One understands that. Weighing just 35 kg (77 lbs) in air, it's optimized for rapid deployment in under 10 minutes, with no additional gear needed. This makes it ideal for time-sensitive missions in confined or remote locations like dams, bridges, and inspecting subsea cables.
Deep and Stable Operation: Confidently inspect at depths of up to 300 meters (984 ft). Crucially, its state-of-the-art propulsion system and advanced georeferenced localisation technology allow it to stay stationary even in strong currents up to 3.5 knots (≈2 m/s). This is critical for precise inspections in challenging river, tidal, and hydropower environments.
Autonomous Precision with Real-time Georeferenced Mapping: Execute repeatable area scans with precise position, orientation, depth, and distance locks. The Tethys One's advanced mapping capabilities, combined with Full HD cameras (180° tilt) and front multibeam sonar, enable high-resolution 3D model generation and real-time point tagging, even in murky water.
720° Sensing for Total Terrain Awareness: Poor visibility is no longer a hindrance. With DVL and side/front sonar, the Tethys One provides 720° awareness, enabling intelligent terrain following and obstacle avoidance for safer and more efficient missions.
4-Axis Manipulator for Diver-Level Tasks: The integrated 4-axis soft gripper empowers the Tethys One to perform complex tasks equivalent to a fully-equipped diver, enhancing its utility for inspection, manipulation, and even object retrieval.
Endless Modularity and Data Fusion: The Tethys One boasts a modular design, allowing for seamless integration of a wide array of payloads beyond its standard sensor suite. This includes metal detectors, magnetometers, various acoustic sonars (forward, side-scan, multibeam), DVL, short-baseline positioning, and environmental sensors (CTD, pH, temperature, oxygen, pressure). It even supports UT/XRF for non-destructive testing and custom payload options on request. This flexibility, coupled with a ground-breaking approach to multi-sensor data fusion, ensures unparalleled quality, consistency, and efficiency in underwater data collection.
Real-time Reporting & Reduced Risk: Live mission reporting significantly reduces operational time and expense, and critically, eliminates the risks associated with human divers in hazardous environments.
How the Tethys One Benefits You
The introduction of the Tethys One is set to automate and facilitate underwater inspections and search missions across a multitude of industries.
Hydropower Energy: Crucial for inspecting turbines, dams, and submerged infrastructure, even in strong currents.
Offshore Wind, Oil & Gas: Essential for maintaining and inspecting subsea structures, pipelines, and foundations with unprecedented precision and safety.
Search & Rescue and Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Sectors: Its ability to operate in turbid waters, maintain stability, and integrate specialized sensors makes it an indispensable tool for locating and assessing submerged objects or hazards, significantly reducing risk to human operators.
Infrastructure Inspection: Perfect for bridges, piers, and other submerged civil structures where traditional methods are costly, dangerous, or impractical.
By delivering superior performance and safety in challenging underwater environments, the Tethys One is set to become an essential tool for companies looking to optimize their underwater operations, save costs, and enhance safety.
AlphaGeo: Your Partner in Underwater Excellence
At AlphaGeo, we don't just sell equipment; we provide complete solutions. We are proud to offer the Tethys One and our expertise to help you integrate this revolutionary technology into your operations. From initial consultation and system setup to training and ongoing support, AlphaGeo is your trusted partner.
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