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Orpheus AUV

Orpheus AUV is Orpheus Ocean's ultra-deep subsea vehicle for high-resolution seafloor survey, fixed-point monitoring and physical sample collection with a...

Facts

Company
Orpheus Ocean
Product type
auv
Status
commercial
Primary capability
seafloor_survey
Website
https://orpheusocean.com/product

About Orpheus AUV

Orpheus AUV is Orpheus Ocean's ultra-deep subsea vehicle for high-resolution seafloor survey, fixed-point monitoring and physical sample collection with a modular instrument bay.

Market context

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Summary

Type: Deep-sea AUV

Core: Orpheus

Function: Seafloor survey

Audience: Marine researchers

Specifications

active_endurance
8–12 h active; 24–96 h passive
depth_rating
6000 m
dimensions
60 x 70 x 52 in
energy
2.6 kWh Li-ion kWh
navigation
Altimeter, DVL and INS
payload_capacity_kg
50–70 lb wet weight (22.7–31.8 kg) kg
transit_range
10 km
weight_kg
550 lb (249.5 kg) in air kg

Operations

Environment
deep_ocean, underwater, seafloor
Primary user
marine_researchers, offshore_operators, government_maritime_operators
Role
seafloor_survey, subsea_monitoring, sample_collection, scientific_mission, payload_integration
Interaction model
autonomous_mission_execution, operator_supervised, modular_payload_integration
Mobility class
autonomous_underwater_vehicle, hover_capable_auv
Product detail
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