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Smart Farm Technologies Technology of ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) with Manipulator capable of underwater inspection (camera based) & minor intervention at limited turbid water is developed. The indigenously developed 6-thruster configuration ROV interfaced with a 2-DOF underwater manipulator is capable of working at shallow water depth (max. 20 m) with a speed of 1-2 knots.
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Sl. No. |
Attributes |
Range |
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1. |
Length (Including manipulator) |
1.2 m (approx) |
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2. |
Width (W) x Height (H) |
0.45 m X 0.3 m (approx.) |
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3. |
Weight in air |
45 kg |
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4. |
Buoyancy |
Positive buoyant (approx. 1 kg) |
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5. |
Speed |
Average Speed 1 knot (max. 2 knots) |
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6. |
Max Depth |
20 m |
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7. |
Endurance (Onboard battery) |
1.5-2.0 hrs |
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8. |
Sensor Suit |
Camera with Lamp, Pressure sensor, GPS &Temperature |
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9. |
ROV (Vehicle) |
5 DOF |
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10. |
Manipulator |
2 DOF, Reach: 300-400 mm, Payload: 2-2.5 kg Job envelop: 50-60 mm (diameter) |
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11. |
Communication |
Tethered (tested with 300 m long tether cable) |
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12. |
User interaction |
Through Joystick and surface PC |
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13. |
Functional Capability |
Limited range inspection & minor intervention |
Manufacturing cost: 12.0 Lakhs approx. (including consumables and standard parts)
