Meet the SherpaUW: a hybrid rover for subsea applications. It has 4 legs with 5 DOF and a 6DOF manipulation arm for prolonged missions on the sea floor. The joints on the legs and arm are sealed against water. The actuators are rated to a depth of up to 100m.
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Robot system SherpaUW: Tests with hybrid underwater rover in the maritime exploration hall
This robot can be used for surveillance, research on deep sea life, and other comparable missions. The above video shows it in action.
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