SeaBotix ROV Blowfish

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Application

The Teledyne SeaBotix vLBV 300 ROV has demonstrated its versatility by integrating a package to enable Explosive Ordnance Disposal.

Code-named the Blowfish Project, the package is similar to available technology fielded for land-based counter-IED applications that allow for operator standoff and disruptor capabilities. The Blowfish system incorporates technology that has been adapted to address underwater threats. The system also includes advanced integrated controls on the SeaBotix ROV, allowing precision operations and multi-function manipulator arms.

Blowfish developments included the successful integration of a lightweight manipulator arm onto a modified Teledyne SeaBotix vLBV 300 ROV, with state-of-the-art navigation package, the SeeByte CoPilot. The system also integrates a fielded EOD TiTAN disruptor tool modified for maritime use to deliver a low-collateral damage effect that will neutralize an underwater threat.

It is anticipated that the Blowfish project will be fully integrated and demonstrated to U.S. Naval EOD users in late 2020.

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