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HYDROMEA https://hydromea.com

Hydromea is focusing on miniaturization and automa- tion of underwater robotics solutions for the operators of submerged assets. Having its roots in developing swarm-capable mini-AUVs (autonomous underwater vehicles), the company has deep expertise and signi? - cant IP in smart miniature construction of robust in- spection robots EXRAY, high-bandwidth underwater wireless communication technology LUMA, hubless ultra-thin thrusters DISKDRIVE, distributed network- ing, autonomy features and many other cutting-edge features that differentiates its inspection robotic solu- tion from other alternatives in the market.

Breaking new ground in the realm of mini-ROVs, the

EXRAY ROV system offers an extension option with a

Harvest Technology ? yout robot. This detachable companion can be fully con-

Group Limited trolled remotely, complete with live HD video streaming, eliminating the risk of entanglement. The topside control https://harvest.technology/ station enables the pilot to place the tethered ROV in sta-

Since 2020, Harvest Technology has been developing tion-keeping mode, where it acts as a communication re- and perfecting innovative technologies to enable orga- lay for the ? yout as well as a third eye providing an addi- nizations to have 24/7 eyes on their remote operations tional perspective. With a quick manual switch, the pilot and assets, utilizing existing infrastructure and network can alternate between the tethered and untethered robot. capacity, along with the ability to communicate and

The ? yout can be equipped with a metal thickness probe control subsea assets. featuring A-scan functionality and is capable of hosting

Harvest’s proprietary Nodestream technology is pivotal a variety of other payloads, just like its tethered twin. To to businesses looking to digitalization as a way to increase operate the ? yout wirelessly, Hydromea has developed productivity and decrease cost. Nodestream is the ultimate a proprietary wireless communication system that uti- remote operations system for organizations. A fully secure lizes blue light for data transmission. Blue light enables integrated communications platform for real-time collab- the wireless range of up to 30 meters (100ft) in con? ned oration, communication and data sharing - all in one place, ? ooded spaces in addition to the tether length of the relay accessible to everyone: anytime, anywhere. Proprietary

ROV. EXRAY received its visual class certi? cation from transfer protocol technology that enables live streaming of

DNV in May 2023.

video, audio and data, using ultra-low latency and ultra-

Additionally, Hydromea’s high-speed underwater low bandwidth, and capable of being integrated with a wireless communication technology, LUMA, enables customer’s existing systems and network infrastructure. wireless control of and HD video streaming from AUVs

The technology offers signi? cant operational ? exibility around complex subsea infrastructure. Moreover, Hy- and cost savings, reducing carbon footprint by up to 90% dromea also leads the development of the wireless com- and HSE exposure hours by up to 100%.

munication standard in free-space optical communica-

The ability to reliably communicate in real-time at tion as part of Subsea Wireless Group.

a fraction of the bandwidth provides customers with a cost-effective way of monitoring and controlling their operations remotely. It is also the key in remov- ing people from hazardous environments, increasing ef? ciency, reducing operational costs, and facilitating a move toward managed autonomy. With the need to transfer large packets of data growing exponentially, the demand on SATCOM services is also increasing, mak- ing it imperative for organizations to have the ability to maximize bandwidth ef? ciency. 28 September/October 2023

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