SONOBOT 5
2020 edition of the USV
New 2020 design:
More engine power, more speed
and endurance
Exchangeable batteries
New communication concept
Streamlined foldable design

SONOBOT 5 - KEY FEATURES

High-precision measurements and recordings
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different GNSS-options available (DGPS with/without RTK, laser tracking over
a total station) -
Sonars: single-beam echosounder, multibeam echosounder, side-scan sonar (in variable configurations according to customer needs)
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HD camera for navigation support, photo- and video recordings

Flexibility
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Rapid system deployment, excellent maneuverability and area coverage thanks to powerful and efficient drives
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Special system software for planning, execution and evaluation of the survey
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Communication over a redundant mesh network enables work with/without a WLAN station, including integration of additional modules (laser tracking) without any configuration effort

Versatility
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Autonomous and radio controlled operation modes
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Direct Wi-Fi communication with redundant link or GPRS/UMTS
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Mission planning includes settings for sonar parameters
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Configurable data output

Robustness
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Built from seawater-resistant robust materials (basalt laminate, stainless steel, plastic)
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Suitable for operations in industrial waste waters
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PC for field operations
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On-board data logging, wireless transmissions on demand
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Transport case, suitable for air transport

Easy handling
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Assembly completely without tools
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Can be handled by a single person
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Fits into a car trunk compartment for transport
Object recognition
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Objects of interest are detected and visually highlighted in the operator’s control software onshore - all live during the mission
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AI-based system as an extra module that runs directly onboard the vehicle and analyses raw data
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Available for side-scan sonar output and video feeds
