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Waist-Worn Underwater Thrusters

The 'Seakool D2' Allows For Sped-Up Underwater Exploring

— June 27, 2023 — Tech
HighGreat, a Chinese company that is known for its drones, is managing to apply its airborne motoring expertise to the underwater space with the introduction of an eye-catching underwater thruster system that is designed to help scuba divers, swimmers and underwater explorers achieve greater speeds and mobility.

The 'Seakool D2' takes the form of a waist-borne device, which offers the advantage of being totally hands-free whilst also not impeding users' field of vision. Each side of the belt-like device bears an electric thruster that is hooked up to the wearer's thighs and is capable of offering 29 pounds of thrust, which translates to a top speed of 7.2 km/h. The gadget comes with a control unit and a lithium-polymer battery that offers top speed maintenance for over half an hour.

The 'Seakool D2' underwater thruster is the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, with pledges starting at $998.

Image Credit: HighGreat
Trend Themes
1. Underwater Mobility - The waist-worn underwater thruster system allows for faster speeds and increased mobility for scuba divers and underwater explorers.
2. Hands-free Technology - The device's waist-borne design provides a hands-free experience, allowing users to explore underwater without impeding their field of vision.
3. High Performance Batteries - The lithium-polymer battery ensures top speed maintenance for over half an hour, enabling longer underwater exploration.
Industry Implications
1. Water Sports - The underwater thruster system can be utilized by scuba diving and swimming industries to enhance the underwater experience and attract more customers.
2. Exploration and Adventure Travel - The device can revolutionize underwater exploration and adventure travel by providing faster speeds and increased mobility for divers and explorers.
3. Drone Technology - The application of airborne motoring expertise in underwater thrusters opens up opportunities for drone companies to expand into the underwater market.
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