ROV stands for Remotely Operated Vehicle — an underwater robot controlled from the surface using a tethered cable.
What ROVs Are Used For
- Underwater filming & photography
- Marine research
- Inspecting ship hulls, pipelines, underwater structures
- Search and rescue
- Deep-sea exploration
Key Features
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Tether cable – delivers power and sends video/data
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Cameras & lights – real-time viewing
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Thrusters – movement in all directions
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Protective frame – shields electronics
- Optional modules – robotic arm, sonar, depth sensors, etc.
opensources
https://github.com/UoM-Robotics-Society/ROV-project
topic ROV == https://github.com/topics/rov?l=javascript&o=desc&s=stars