A French marine technology company by the name of Notilo Plus has launched a spectacularly high-tech underwater done that is capable of autonomously following scuba divers while underwater and using a combination of computer vision technologies and acoustic sensing mechanisms to capture high-definition video of them.
The 'Seasam' monitors acoustic signals that are released by a signal emission unit carried by the diver, using them to follow the diver even if it's dark underwater. The drone is then capable of harnessing its camera to recognize the diver and keep them in the shot. As well, it avoids colliding with obstacles on the way by using a sonar system to map its route.
Priced at around $13,623, this underwater drone promises a higher degree of safety and data control for a range of industrial and technical diving applications.
Multitasking Underwater Drones
This Drone Can Autonomously Follow and Film Industrial Divers
Trend Themes
1. Autonomous Underwater Drones - Opportunity for manufacturers to develop more efficient and advanced underwater drones for industrial and technical diving applications.
2. Computer Vision in Marine Technology - Opportunity for tech companies to further develop computer vision technologies for use in marine applications.
3. Acoustic Sensing Mechanisms - Opportunity for companies to develop and enhance acoustic sensing technology for underwater navigation and surveillance.
Industry Implications
1. Marine Technology - Companies can explore the application of autonomous underwater drones and computer vision in deep-sea exploration and oceanic research.
2. Industrial Diving - Opportunity for the development of safer and more efficient tools for industrial diving and underwater inspections.
3. Surveillance and Security - Acoustic sensing mechanisms in autonomous underwater drones can be leveraged to enhance underwater surveillance and security in naval and defense operations.