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Nido Robotics Develops Sibiu HCEV Underwater Robot for European Marine Robotics Market
With EU funding, Nido Robotics is developing the Sibiu HCEV, an underwater robot capable of both remote operation and autonomous operation.
What happened
According to a report published Jan. 17, 2020, by CORDIS, the European Commission’s research information platform, Nido Robotics is using EU funding to develop the Sibiu HCEV, an electric underwater robot capable of both remote operation and autonomous operation. The company’s CEO, Roy Petter Dyrdahl Torgersen, said the robot was expected to reach the market by 2021.
Why it matters
The source cites cost, difficulty of handling and technical limitations as factors hindering the wider adoption of underwater robots. Designed to switch between remote and autonomous operation while automating inspection, maintenance, repair and data collection, Nido Robotics’ Sibiu HCEV shows how the company aims to meet the need for operational flexibility in aquaculture, shipping, oil and gas, and research.
Sources
Translated from the Japanese original: /news/jiritsu-kata-suichuu-biikuru-no-mirai-wo-kizuku-sibiu-hcev-p-66d881. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.