DOEP Topic: Underwater Robots

SHIP FAQ 1. Why is the vessel named Falkor (too)? To continue on the theme of the German fantasy novel, The Neverending Story, which served as the inspiration for our first research vessel, this research vessel is named Falkor (too), as it will continue the never-ending journey of the Schmidt Ocean Institute in its mission … Continued

Remotely operated vehicle (ROV) SuBastian is recovered after a 13-hour dive. The ROV is connected to the ship via a tether that allows the robot to be piloted and transfers power, data, and video feeds. What is an ROV? ROV stands for Remotely Operated Vehicle. It is an underwater robot, sometimes known as a remote-controlled … Continued

What is Sampling? During our livestreams with ROV SuBastian, you may see the ROV pilots and scientists request and obtain a variety of samples. These can include water, sediment, rocks, and occasionally live animals such as crabs, corals, shrimp, etc. While it may look like chance, lots of planning goes into these dives and sample … Continued