Boxfish ROV Accessories

USBL is a widely used tracking system for underwater. The system consists of a transceiver mounted on the vessel, and a transponder mounted on Boxfish ROV. Using the USBL, the position of the ROV is found relative to the vessel’s GPS coordinates. Learn more

DVL is an acoustic sensor that estimates velocity relative to the sea bottom. Because of the acoustic nature of this technology, it operates well in low visibility. The estimated velocities are converted into an XYZ coordinate system relative to the sea bottom. Learn more

Imaging sonars are great for navigation while moving and for locating stationary or moving objects. Boxfish ROV has the option of integrating the Blueprint Subsea Oculus dual-frequency sonars. These sonars have 512 beams and operate at various frequencies between 750 kHz and 2.1 MHz with 60 degree to 130 degree fields of view. Distances to 120m and resolution down to 2.5mm are possible depending on frequency used. Learn more

Profiling sonars are used for ultra-high resolution underwater 3D reconstruction and profiling for site surveying or rendering. They operate similar to a line scanner that requires slow and controllable movements to capture the data. The high manoeuvrability and the active stabilisation of the Boxfish ROV are necessary to get reliable and accurate 3D reconstructions with this technology.

It is often required to do simple length measurements underwater for understanding the scale of the object in view. Boxfish Robotics can add two or four laser scalers to the ROV that facilitate this. Photogrammetry is another application that can take advantage of laser scalers. The 3D model built by photogrammetry techniques does not have the correct scale. Having the known length of laser scalars helps to correctly scale 3D models reconstructed using photogrammetry.

Photogrammetry is the process of making a 3D model of an environment using a single camera. During the process, the structure of the scene and the position of the ROV are found simultaneously. Boxfish ROV provides high quality and stabilised videos with homogeneous lighting that are very suitable to be used for photogrammetry purposes. Learn more..

The exceptional manoeuvrability of Boxfish ROV enables the pilot to carry out a wide range of operations with even the most basic grabber. More sophisticated grabbers add additional functionality for more complex tasks. Learn more…

It is often necessary to remove marine growth and dirt from submerged assets to facilitate inspection and testing tasks. The Boxfish ROV rotary cleaning brush enables operators to clean a range of surface materials, including concrete and metal. Learn more…

Adding a fluorometer to a Boxfish ROV provides a portable and efficient method to measure water quality, pollution, and the health of marine environments. We can integrate your vehicle with a Turner Designs or Valeport Fluorometer.

Boxfish ROVs support a large payload allowing marine scientists to add multiple environmental sensors. Available sensors include miniCTD, chlorophyll, turbidity, fluorometer, pH and hydrophone.

The Boxfish external 20x zoom camera offers a distinctive solution for scientists, subsea explorers, and filmmakers. It combines exceptional 4K imaging capabilities with user-friendly controls and a highly durable design.

Recharge the ROV in the field in as fast as 45 minutes with the Boxfish 40/60A AC Charger. This field fast charger is enclosed in a waterproof IP67 case, and allow to recharge the ROV if needed while you are moving between sites.