Greensea IQ has introduced the Bayonet 250, an innovative underwater robot specifically engineered for mine clearance in difficult environments. This robust device, weighing 450 pounds, is capable of operating at depths of up to 100 meters and can be deployed by just two personnel without the need for additional tools. The US Marine Corps has recognized its potential and has placed an order for multiple units, aiming to improve safety and operational efficiency during mine-clearing missions in the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz.
Special / Extreme Environments
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Autonomous Vehicle / UGV
Industrial
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Original from leaderobot.com: Santiago Company Develops Underwater Mine Clearance Robot, US Marine Corps Orders in Bulk
Santiago Company Develops Underwater Mine Clearance Robot, US Marine Corps Orders in Bulk
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Norway
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China
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United States
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Sweden
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China
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Japan
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