Deep Ocean Exploration & Research (DOER Marine)
US manufacturer of ROVs, manned submersibles, and underwater manipulators for deep-sea exploration and research (founded 1992, Alameda, California).
Deep Ocean Exploration & Research (DOER Marine), established in 1992 by oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle in Alameda, California, designs and manufactures advanced underwater vehicles and robotic systems. Product lines include science-class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), manned submersibles rated for one to ten passengers, autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), hydraulic manipulator arms (Sea Mantis 5), hydraulic compensators, and custom mission modules. The company achieved the first ABS dual-classification on a submersible for both research and tourism use, and built the first ABS-classed cinema camera housings for BBC and NHK.
Clients include universities, government agencies, commercial diving firms, nonprofits, filmmakers, and first responders. DOER operates from Hangar 41 of the former Naval Air Station Alameda. The team of 25+ has completed over 200 projects across deep-sea exploration, infrastructure inspection, underwater archaeology, search and recovery, and subsea observatory support.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Sea Mantis 5 Submersible Manipulator Arm
Five-function hydraulic manipulator arm designed for manned submersibles and ROVs, capable of operating at full ocean depth for sampling, recovery, and intervention tasks.
DOER ROV (Modular ROV)
Modular-architecture remotely operated vehicle by DOER Marine, configurable from compact inspection systems to deep-sea research ROVs with custom mission modules.
Contact Deep Ocean Exploration & Research (DOER Marine)
WEBSITE
https://www.doermarine.comPHONE
+1 510-530-9388HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
1992
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
North America
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
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Funding Total
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