Underwater Robotics
As underwater vehicles become smaller and more affordable, a wider range of customers—from smaller companies to curious academic institutions—are diving in.
With the increased accessibility of these vehicles, there’s a rising demand for affordable, lightweight sensors. Meeting this demand is a win-win, enabling you to capture new markets while empowering your customers to expand their understanding of the underwater world.
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ROV Navigation & Positioning
In the face of dynamic currents, communication challenges, and poor visibility that often plague underwater operations, our innovative solutions empower ROV pilots to navigate confidently and maintain optimal performance.
Our compact and lightweight suite of products—including Doppler Velocity Logs (DVLs) supporting precise navigation and control, Underwater GPS (UGPS) for real-time absolute positioning in challenging environments, the Sonar 3D-15 for clear imaging even in murky waters, and the Modem M16 for reliable communication beyond tether limitations—ensures that any ROV, regardless of size, can master the most demanding underwater environments.
Break free from traditional constraints and transform your ROV operations with Water Linked's cutting-edge technology.
ROV from Blue Robotics in actionAUV Navigation & Positioning
Enhance the autonomy of your AUVs with Water Linked's advanced navigation and communication technologies. Precise and reliable navigation is crucial for AUVs undertaking complex tasks like underwater surveys, inspections, and detailed seabed mapping. Our products are designed to increase your AUVs' autonomy by providing accurate navigation data, tracking capabilities, real-time imaging, and dependable communication.
With Water Linked's integrated technologies, your AUVs can operate more independently, efficiently, and effectively in complex underwater environments.
Photo courtesy of Boxfish RoboticsUnderwater Communication
Acoustic modems enable underwater communication for ROVs, AUVs, and divers, overcoming the limitations of optical and electromagnetic signals. They convert digital data into sound waves, allowing devices to "talk" effectively underwater.
Versatile and reliable, acoustic modems support navigation, data collection, remote control, and communication networks. This makes the acoustic modem a useful tool during environmental monitoring and marine research, where real-time, robust communication is critical in challenging marine environments.
Sonar imaging
At Water Linked, we specialize in cutting-edge sonar technology like our Sonar 3D-15, an advanced real-time, forward-looking multibeam imaging sonar that creates intricate 3D point cloud models. Unlike 2D sonar, which offers limited single-plane views requiring extensive training to interpret, our 3D sonar delivers comprehensive, easy-to-understand images of underwater environments, enhancing decision-making speed and accuracy.
Each acoustic "ping" generates a complete 3D image without the need for scanning or post-processing, which is critical for navigation and obstacle avoidance. With real-time 3D data from our compact Sonar 3D-15, new opportunities for advanced autonomy in underwater operations are emerging.
Generate more orders by appealing to a wider audience
Over recent years, subsea exploration has grown in popularity in many industries. Vehicles have become more affordable, leading to a wider appeal in all customer segments - ranging from smaller corporations to academic institutions that were previously restrained by budget, rather than curiosity.
Now that vehicles have become easier to acquire, the need for affordable, lightweight sensors has grown. Ensuring you can cater to these users' needs is a win-win situation, both for you and your customers.
Product Features
Small size
Our sensors are all developed to fit on small vehicles as well as bigger ones, without compromising performance.
Light weight
Lightweight sensors allow fitment on lighter vehicles, and leave you with excess payload capacity for other equipment.
Low power consumption
Our smart, proprietary technology leaves more power for your other devices or can help free up payload capacity due to requiring
smaller battery packs.
Water Linked’s agility in addressing our needs ensures seamless integration and operational efficiency. Their team is always available to provide prompt and effective support. We also value the personal touch that fosters a relationship grounded in mutual respect and trust.
- Cody Warner, Director of Sales and Marketing, Deep Trekker
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