Nido Robotics has released a pair of mini remotely operated underwater vehicles ideally suited to a range of sectors from aquaculture to search and rescue.
These mini drones provide a number of benefits to aquaculture – they can be put to work to monitor fish stocks, clean and conduct routine lateral inspections of nets and cages and oversee mort lift processes.
“We’re proud to be playing such a pivotal role in defining the sustainable future of subsea robotics and democratising this hugely beneficial technology,” said chief executive, Roy Torgersen. “We have hit the ground running with successful commissions from many international clients, and are presently developing our multi-parameter EnviroSense system for integration with the drones, enabling operators to assess the marine ecosystem in real time, noting variations in oxygen levels or water acidity at a variety of depths.”
The flagship 16kg Sibiu Pro is capable of operating in depths of 300m, can travel at a maximum speed of 3 knots and features an integrated 1080p camera, calibrated specifically for underwater usage and accompanied with four regulation-controlled 1,500 lumens lights.
The Sibiu Pro is complemented by a smaller version, the 5kg Sibiu Nano, designed for deployment in tight undersea environments inaccessible by larger ROVs. With a depth rating of 100m the Sibiu Nano is also equipped with an integrated 1080p camera and interchangeable batteries which will hold their charge for up to two hours at a time.
