a history of cybernetic animals and early robots
SCORPIO (Submersible Craft for Ocean Repair, Positioning,Inspection and Observation), built by Ametek, Straza, USA, has a depth capability of 1000 m and is fitted with a 5 function manipulator. Launched in 1978, it has been in drilling support work in the North Sea since mid 1979. The prototype SCORPIO has a different type of manipulator …
ORCA 1 (Oceaneering Remote-Controlled Arms) DEPTH: 2,300' DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 11.5' x 6.6' x 6.6' WEIGHT: 6,000 lbs SPEED: (Max Surface) NA (Max Current) NA STRUCTURE: Rectangular, open metal framework encloses and supports all components. Syntactic foam blocks mounted on top of frame. PROPULSION: Seven 6KW hydraulic thrusters provide maneuvering in all translational and rotational directions. …
SNURRE I, built by Myrens Verksted A/S and the Continental Shelf Institute (IKU), Norway, has four electro-hydraulically powered thrusters and is fitted with one manipulator. It has hydraulic reserves for one more manipulator or other tools. SNURRE I had been in operation since 1974 and has been used for a variety of missions ranging from …
1967 – DSSV Deep Submergence Search Vehicle Concept by Westinghouse Electric Co. PRESS RELEASE 7/25/67 WASHINGTON: Artist's drawing of the U. S. Navy's deep submergence search vehicle (DSSV). When completed in the early 1970's, the unique vehicle will be the first of a maneuverable class of vehicles capable of descending to depths of …
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1966 – CRAB Remote-controlled Underwater Craft by Dr. Vyacheslav Yastrebov "Aquator" [Дкватор] – a moving robot for underwater research – came out of the walls of the Bauman Institute. Designers believe that this device will become active assistant hydrologists, ocean scientists, biologists – all those who study the depths of the sea. The CRAB is …
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