Put your ROV to work
The Boxfish ROV supports a range of underwater intervention tools, centred around the Boxfish Multitool system. Interchangeable end effectors allow operators to quickly configure the vehicle for object recovery, sampling, cutting and other underwater tasks.
Superior visibility
The superior observation capability of the Boxfish ROV is put to good use when performing tasks with a grabber.
The 4K main camera feed is displayed in real-time on the ROV’s surface control station’s 17″ UHD screen for a detailed, real-time view of the grabber and target objects. A further 180-degree camera is available to assist in underwater navigation tasks.
Manipulate your tools with confidence and control
When using underwater grabbers and manipulators, it’s important to have full control of the host vehicle, especially in unpredictable underwater conditions such as current and low visibility.
The Boxfish ROV‘s 3D vectored thruster layout and proprietary control software give pilots the ability to orient the ROV into place with precise movements in any direction.
Although the Boxfish ROV is light in weight (at 24kg in air), advanced onboard stabilisation features assist pilots to hold the Boxfish ROV in position for accurate grabber movements, even while in a current.
Controls for moving the grabber are fully integrated into the Boxfish Control Station alongside controls for the ROV, providing a seamless user experience and eliminating the need for an extra device or person to operate the grabber.
Boxfish Multitool. One System. Multiple Tools.
The Boxfish Multitool is a versatile intervention tool platform designed for underwater inspection, recovery and sampling tasks. Rather than being limited to a single tool, the system uses interchangeable end effectors that can be quickly swapped to suit different mission requirements.
Operators can configure the Multitool with standard jaws for object recovery, parallel jaws for secure handling, cutters for rope and line removal, sediment samplers for scientific work, and other specialised tools as required. This approach reduces vehicle reconfiguration and enables a single ROV system to perform a wider range of tasks.
The Multitool is fully integrated with the Boxfish Control Station, providing intuitive control through the same interface used to fly the ROV. This creates a seamless operator experience without requiring additional control hardware.
For operators requiring a simple, dedicated grabber solution, Boxfish ROVs can also integrate with the Newton Subsea Gripper from Blue Robotics. The Newton Gripper provides reliable electric open-and-close functionality in a compact package and can be a suitable choice for basic retrieval and handling tasks.
Interchangeable end effectors
The ability to quickly change tooling is one of the key advantages of the Boxfish Multitool system. Different end effectors can be selected to match the task at hand, whether recovering lost equipment, collecting environmental samples, removing marine debris, or performing inspection and intervention work.
Delicate scientific specimens can be handled using purpose-designed sampling tools, while more demanding intervention tasks can utilise cutting or gripping tools designed for underwater operations.
When is a grabber not a grabber?
A multitool can do much more than grasp objects. By changing the end effector, the same platform can be used for sediment sampling, line cutting, inspection support and other specialised underwater tasks, extending the capability of the ROV beyond simple object recovery.
ROV Manipulators
For applications requiring greater dexterity, Boxfish ROVs can also integrate with robotic manipulators from industry partners such as Reach Robotics.
Unlike grabbers, a manipulator is a robotic arm with multiple joints and actuators that can move independently of the ROV, enabling more complex intervention and specimen-handling tasks.
