More Money for Rovco Reaserch

The next stage, AUV3D Phase 2 continues from the successful Phase 1 project and trials proving the technology at the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s test centre. Further research will go into the cutting-edge 3D vision technology by applying machine learning and AI based analysis to 3D survey and cable burial data. Rovco aims to achieve live transmission of 3D subsea models to shore and so transform the way offshore inspections are carried out and reduce costs by millions each year.

Brian Allen, Rovco chief executive and founder, said: “We are excited to be partnering with ORE Catapult again and ScottishPower Renewables to deliver cutting-edge live 3D vision technology to the subsea market. The Innovate UK funding will enable our disruptive tech to be brought to market, bringing tangible benefits to the industry in terms of significant cost and time savings. R&D is a key focus for us and over the next year we are planning on doubling our R&D team to ensure we continue to be at the forefront of new technology. Our aim is to develop a system which delivers a step change in subsea survey, brings greater efficiencies to underwater projects, and enables full autonomy.”