ROV MANTIS

ROV MANTIS

The ROV Mantis is a compact, mini ROV which excels at a surprising range of inspection and scientific missions. Based on a modified BlueROV2 from Blue Robotics, in the heavy configuration, ROV Mantis employs 8 thrusters for six-degrees of freedom control and stability.

With ROV power provided via its umbilical, the ROV Mantis can operate without interruption at depths of up to 200 meters. Armed with a compact gripper, ROV Mantis can perform modest recovery or sampling missions.

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Depth rating: 650 ft. (200 m)
  • Payload capacity: (configuration dependent) 2.2 lbs (1 kg)

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

  • Length: 18 in. (160 mm) without gripper
  • Width: 23 in. (584 mm)
  • Height: 10 in. (254 mm)
  • Total ROV Weight (in air with ballast): 30 lbs (13.5 kg)

CAMERA

  • Single color video camera, mounted on a tilt mechanism
  • Resolution: 2.24 MP, 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Field of view: 80° horizontal (in water)
  • Recording format: H.264 / MJPEG / YUV2（YUYV）
  • Selected telemetry data available as time-stamped subtitles file
  • *GoPro cameras mounted in suitable housings can be easily attached to the ROV

POWER REQUIREMENTS

  • 120VAC at up to 12A (1500W)
  • ROV is powered via its tether for continuous operation

INSTRUMENTATION AND FUNCTIONS

  • Gyroscope
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Depth (pressure): Blue Robotics Bar30
  • Altimeter: Blue Robotics Ping (30m range, 30° beamwidth)
  • GPS (attached to topside PC, for vessel location tracking)
  • Manipulator: Blue Robotics Newton Gripper (single function)
  • Load rating: 6.6 lb (3 kg)
  • Jaw opening: 2.75 in. (70mm)

​LIGHTS

  • 4x Blue Robotics Lumen LED lights
  • Brightness: 1500 lumens each with dimming control
  • Light beam spread: 135 degrees, with adjustable tilt