These robotic vehicles allow scientists to explore the ocean at depths dangerous for scuba divers. However, fundamental differences between an AUV and ROV determine when and how industries deploy them. AUVs…
This guide will provide you with all the information you need to choose the best ROV to meet your needs. We’ll outline the seven key elements to consider when making…
Marine biologist Professor James Bell and his team from Victoria University of Wellington have discovered brightly coloured “sponge gardens” using their Boxfish Alpha survey ROV. The research group have been…
In an article in “Antarctic”, titled “Charismatic megafauna of Antarctica – the toothfish hunters of the Ross Sea”, Dr Regina Eisert emphasises the need to study Antarctic marine mammals in…
Boxfish Robotics has designed the rotary brush accessory for light-duty surface cleaning of a wide range of surfaces, including concrete and metal. Operators can use the cleaning tool to remove…
The capability to upgrade the Boxfish ROV platform to perform autonomous and semi-autonomous tasks promises to deliver better data, enhanced survey repetition and increased efficiency in underwater operations. Robotic technology,…
As the Boxfish Luna matures, continuous improvements are made to fine-tune the performance and enhance the user’s experience. New Luna Features Recent Luna software development has focused on fixes feature…
Boxfish Robotics notifies customers via email when firmware updates are available. The update installation process is very straightforward and involves copying files from our website or email onto a USB…
What is Sonar, and What is it Used For? SONAR is short for SOund NAvigation and Ranging. It uses sound waves to locate and visualise landscapes and objects in their…
This unique masterclass was organised by the New Zealand Cinematographers Society and sponsored by Boxfish Robotics. The underwater cinematography course brought together experts with in-depth knowledge and experience across underwater…
What is a Doppler Velocity Log? A Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) is an acoustic sensor mounted to the bottom of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). The device uses sound waves…
Chris joined Boxfish Robotics in late 2020. He has a background in working with ROVs and rescue submarines. This experience is very useful in helping develop the systems and processes…
Boxfish Luna Drone Solution for 8K Underwater Filmmaking The cinematography and wildlife filmmaking industries face many challenges when working underwater. Boxfish Luna helps minimise these issues. Using a drone increases…
The Korea Ocean Expo is a specialist marine exhibition combining Maritime & Safety Equipment Korea and Workboat Korea events. The Korea Coast Guard hosts it with the support of national…
About NZ Techweek 2022 Techweek is a nationwide series of events showcasing and celebrating inspiring New Zealand technology and innovation stories. This year’s Techweek focuses on rangatahi as the future…
The Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show 2022 will be held from 12-15 May at Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane. So if you’re in Auckland, come and visit us at New Zealand’s most popular…
Toby Ryder, a second-year Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Auckland, joined us as an intern during the summer of 2021-22. We interviewed Toby for feedback about his internship…
Controls Enhancements: Low Latency Update We have updated the joystick input controller to allow low latency input to the ROV controls. This enhancement means the ROV reacts faster to user…
This new business partnership introduces Boxfish Robotics’s innovative ROV systems to the Korean market and enhances DK M-Tech’s capacity to improve Korea’s maritime safety and marine environment. Based in Auckland,…
The resident AUV, jointly developed by Boxfish and Transmark, carries a SubC3D camera system with intelligent software to measure biomass and analyse fish for lice. There have been some logistical…
In this month’s Employee Spotlight, we’ve put three questions to Pransh, focusing on his career growth and what’s unique about Boxfish and the team. 1. How has your career grown…
The underwater environment of the Poor Knights provides an incredible variety of marine life and habitats, including caves, arches and tunnels. So, it’s the perfect location to showcase our vehicles’…
Plans were to use an Alexa with an underwater camera housing, but health & safety regulations made the cost of using divers prohibitive. Fortunately, a Boxfish ROV and the Boxfish…
Jason Roberts‘ company PolarX assists wildlife filmmakers and Hollywood productions with filming in the extreme conditions of the Arctic and Antarctic. They provide logistical services supporting camera operators to capture…
According to Stephanie’s application, part of the appeal of interning with Boxfish was her belief in our mission and the opportunity to develop advanced technology that helps further knowledge of…
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Lead R&D ROV Robotics Engineer, Jamie Bell, is a vital member of this team. So in our first employee spotlight of 2022, we’re discussing AUV’s, ROV robotics and future tech…
Another whirlwind year is almost over, and Christmas is here! This year has been a bit of a mixed bag for everyone, and we’re hoping for a calmer and more…
The initiative helps us discover new talent who may later become employees and provides a few extra pairs of hands to help out with tasks. We provide our interns with…
