Bay Dynamics was selected to collaborate with Indiana University, https://www.indiana.edu/ , to create a custom hybrid ROV / AUV unit.

This ROV was installed with an Invidia AI system capable of detecting and navigating around objects on its own. Combined with a new non-accoustic tracking system, created by IU, this ROV was capable of operating on a tether for live feedback in ROV mode, or autonomously in AUV mode via its onboard computers.

Specs included:

• Dual Battery capacity of 36Ah
• Tilt adjustable M750d Multibeam Sonar
• Custom Stereo ranging cameras
• Integrated Starfish 453 Side Scan Sonar
• Nvidia Xavier onboard PC
• HD Navigation Camera
• Tether Disconnect and Power switches
• Multi Channel Lighting
• Mechanically stabilised with 6DOF

This system is now in use by Indiana Universities Marine Engineering department.