Marine Inspection: Implementation and Advanced Applications of a Remotely Operated Underwater Robot for Exploration in Challenging Marine Environments

Robots that operate underwater that are remotely operated (ROVs) have become indispensable for a wide range of underwater tasks, from environmental monitoring to industrial applications to scientific research. An overview of the main ideas and developments in the field of ROVs is given in this abstract. These are remote-controlled, autonomous underwater vehicles that are operated by people on the surface. They are essential to deep-sea exploration because they let people go to places that would be dangerous or unreachable otherwise. With real-time data collection capabilities provided by ROVs that are outfitted with cameras, sensors, and manipulation tools, scientists can study marine ecosystems, geology, and biodiversity with previously unheard-of precision. Robotic underwater vehicles (ROVs) are utilized in industrial settings to perform tasks like underwater inspections, offshore structure maintenance, and underwater cable and pipeline installation. They are indispensable tools in situations where human intervention is unsafe or impractical due to their dexterity and adaptability.