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REACH ROBOTICS REMOTE OCEAN SBG SYSTEMS

SYSTEMS www.reachrobotics.com www.sbg-systems.com

Reach Robotics specializes in subsea www.rosys.com SBG Systems is a leader in inertial navi- robotic manipulators and intervention Celebrating 50 years in business, Re- gation and GNSS technologies, delivering systems. mote Ocean Systems is a leader in the solutions for demanding applications for

Their product range includes the Reach development and manufacture of tech- the marine, robotics, geosciences, auto-

Alpha, Reach Bravo, Reach X, and the nology camera, lighting and position- motive, aerospace, and defense industries.

Reach X AIS package, each engineered to ing systems for extreme oceanograph- SBG Systems made a breakthrough in meet varying mission requirements across ic, industrial and military applications maritime navigation by introducing the defense, offshore energy, infrastructure and environments. world’s ? rst MEMS-based gyrocom- inspection, and scienti? c research. The primary product line includes pass, a compact and lightweight alterna-

Their product range includes: underwater video cameras, lights, a tive to traditional systems. • Reach Alpha – Compact and afford- line of rugged pan and tilt positioning SBG Systems’ hardware portfolio in- able manipulator for entry-level ROVs. systems, video inspection systems and cludes compact Inertial Measurement • Reach Bravo – Mid-range arm, bal- control systems manufactured primar- Units (IMUs), Attitude and Heading Refer- ancing performance and accessibility. ily for the oceanographic, nuclear and ence systems (AHRS), and Inertial Naviga- • Reach X – High-precision, 7-func- defense industries. tion Systems (INS) with embedded GNSS, tion manipulator designed for complex The SeaStar is a high-powered com- ? t for land, air, and marine applications. intervention. pact LED light that delivers 10,000 SBG Systems also provides software so- • Reach X AIS – A complete advanced lumens output with full-range dim- lutions, like Qinertia, their post-processing intervention system package, combining ming capability and is depth rated to software that enhances GNSS and inertial manipulators, controllers, and tooling. 6,000 meters. The Accu-positioner is a data to deliver centimeter-level accuracy,

Reach manipulators are lightweight new technology addition that features even in challenging conditions. Their in- and engineered to integrate with por- computer controlled accuracy to +/-0.1 tuitive interfaces, SDKs, and con? gura- table ROV platforms. They deliver high degree (6 arc minutes). This new posi- tion tools ensure seamless integration, fast lift capacity, extended reach, and ad- tioner is controlled with COTS control- deployment, and long-term reliability.

vanced dexterity at a smaller size and lers, devices and ROS GUI and oper- SBG Systems has introduced Pulse-80, weight of traditional work-class arms. ates with zero backlash and is depth a tactical-grade MEMS IMU designed

Their facilities are equipped with sub- rated to 6,000 meters. for the highest accuracy and robustness. It sea testing tanks, precision CNC machin- features redundant gyros and accelerom- ing, 3D printing, and robotics test rigs. eters with continuous built-in test (CBIT), ultra-low noise and bias instability (0.1°/h gyro, 6 µg accel), up to 2 kHz output, and wide-temperature calibration (-40 °C to +71 °C). In a 56×56×50.5 mm, ~260 g, <1.8 W package, Pulse-80 is ITAR-free and engineered for harsh vibration with ultra-low VRE—ideal for stabilization and navigation across marine, aerospace, and robotics. Available September 2025.

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