A robot capable of performing underwater inspections has been developed by underwater robotics’ startup Tethys Robotics.

The Tethys ONE is reportedly a remotely operated vehicle (ROV)/autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) hybrid intended for automated underwater inspections. According to its developers, the Tethys ONE is even capable of performing such inspections under the harshest of conditions.

Source: Tethys Robotics

Capable of operating via both drone pilot as well as autonomously, the Tethys ONE weighs roughly 77 lbs and can be rapidly deployed in confined underwater spaces at depths of up to 984 ft.

According to its manufacturer, Tethys One also features a state-of-the-art propulsion system and advanced georeferenced localization technology, which enables omnidirectional movement and stable operations in turbid waters, withstanding currents of up 3.5 knots.

Further, Tethys ONE can be outfitted with a wide array of payloads — such as acoustic sensors, high-definition cameras, metal detectors, UT and XRF sensors and manipulators — making it ideal for underwater data collection, underwater inspections and underwater search missions across several industries like hydropower energy, offshore wind, oil and gas, and unexploded ordnance (UXO) sectors, among others.

For more on the Tethys One, watch the accompanying video, which appears courtesy of Tethys Robotics.