Modular integrated man-machine interaction and control

Deep water subsea oil production must rely on ROVs for intervention work. Such work is normally done by a skilled ROV-pilot, manually controlling the ROV and its tools. The pilot's work is made tedious by the uncontrolled environment with currents, turbid water, inferior lighting, and loss of perspective. Here the authors present a ROV control system, termed MIMIC, expected to significantly improve the efficiency of ROV operations, thus, reducing cost by time saving. MIMIC will ease the ROV-pilot's work by presenting an operator interface with a better overview of the work site than ROV cameras can. MIMIC will increase safety and reliability through automation of work tasks. Work quality will be improved as the work may be done and reported according to planned procedures.<>