The Eelume vehicle is modular. By combining thruster modules, joints, sensor modules and different payload modules the vehicle is configured to the customer’s specification. By use of the thrusters and joints the vehicle can attain any pose in the water. The jointed, slender body allows for hovering as well as energy efficient survey missions and maneuvering even in strong ocean currents.
Sensors and tools can be mounted anywhere along the flexible body. A dual-arm configuration is achieved by mounting tooling in each end and forming the vehicle body into a U-shape. One end of the arm can grab and hold to fixate the vehicle, while the other end can carry out inspection and intervention tasks. One end of the arm can also provide a perspective camera view of a tool operation carried out at the other end.
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