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New HUGIN AUV for the University of Gothenburg to Replace “Ran”
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg are set to enhance their underwater exploration capabilities with the acquisition of a HUGIN underwater vehicle, which boasts a range of 3,000 meters. This purchase comes in the wake of the loss of the previous vehicle, “Ran,” which was lost beneath an Antarctic glacier in 2024. The funding for this new equipment has been made possible through a significant donation from Voice of the Ocean, supplemented by insurance funds. With the contract for the HUGIN vehicle currently being finalized, the university is now in a position to plan new expeditions aimed at advancing their research efforts in underwater environments.
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