Results are in from the 2025 MTS ROV Photo Challenge!
The winners of the 2025 MTS ROV Photo Challenge have been announced by the MTS ROV Committee, showcasing exceptional underwater photography. The competition, which highlights the innovative use of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) in marine exploration, attracted numerous entries from talented photographers around the world. The announcement comes as part of the committee's ongoing efforts to promote awareness and appreciation of marine technology and its applications. The winners were selected based on creativity, technical skill, and the ability to capture the beauty and complexity of underwater environments. This year's challenge not only celebrates artistic achievement but also aims to inspire future generations to engage with marine science and technology. The results were revealed during a special event held online, allowing participants and enthusiasts from various locations to join in the celebration.
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Copley Controls
United States
Copley Controls, an ISO 9001:2008 company and part of Analogic Corporation, delivers high-performance motion solutions to a wide range of industries including semiconductor, life sciences, test, automated assembly, and COTS military.
Madrid Space (ES)
Spain
Spanish space engineering consultancy providing thermal, structural, and CFD analysis services. Specializes in thermo-mechanical challenges across 100+ space projects for satellite, payload, and platform development.
Pedsco (Canada)
United Kingdom
Pedsco (Canada) Ltd. manufactures the RMI (Remote Mobile Investigator) series of remotely operated ground vehicles. The RMI-9 and RMI-10 are lightweight battery-powered robots used globally by police, military, fire departments, and industrial institutions for hazardous material handling and EOD operations.
HERL (Human Engineering Research Lab)
United States
Joint University of Pittsburgh and US Department of Veterans Affairs laboratory conducting rehabilitation engineering research. Develops mobility devices, assistive technologies, and medical-grade products for people with disabilities.
Joanneum Research Assoc (AT)
Austria
Joanneum Research Institute for Robotics and Flexible Production conducts applied R&D in industrial robot systems, production automation and robot safety, offering feasibility analysis, consulting and testing in a robotics solution centre.
St Petersburg National Research U of ITMO
Russian leading research university (ITMO University) specializing in information technology, optical engineering, and photonics. Active research programs in AI, robotics, computer vision, and cyber-physical systems.
ProPhotonix Ltd
United States
ProPhotonix manufactures and distributes OEM LED lighting systems and laser diode modules for machine vision applications, providing custom and configurable photonic solutions for industrial inspection and imaging systems.
Troax AB (Sweden)
Troax is a Swedish manufacturer of perimeter guarding and machine guarding panels used to secure industrial robot cells and automated production areas. Its modular steel mesh enclosures provide physical safety barriers compliant with ISO and CE machinery safety standards.
Mapbox
United States
US location platform providing mapping APIs, turn-by-turn navigation SDKs, and geospatial data services for mobile, web, and automotive applications. Used by automakers including Toyota for in-vehicle navigation systems.
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