Integrated Land, Air & Sea Technologies
ROV Systems
Self-operating inspection platforms and modular build-your-own ROV systems for underwater survey, intervention and asset inspection.
SSAEPL supplies two complementary ROV platforms: the Sentinus® self-operating inspection robot for rapid, repeatable underwater survey, and the ROVMAKER modular acrylic ROV, a fully expandable open-frame build for custom-configured underwater operations.
ROV
Platforms
Sentinus® ROV System
A next-generation self-operating underwater inspection robot. Unlike conventional ROVs requiring continuous manual piloting, Sentinus combines computer vision, intelligent navigation, and automated survey capabilities for consistent, repeatable inspections with minimal operator input. Applications include rapid visual inspection, photogrammetry, and 3D digital asset documentation of submerged structures.
ROVMAKER Acrylic ROV
Designed like a working-class or research-class ROV, the ROVMAKER features an open-frame structure housing electronics and battery enclosures, thrusters, buoyancy foam, and ballast weights. Its expandable payload skid supports scientific instruments, pressure-washer attachments, additional battery enclosures and virtually any underwater robot configuration.
Sentinus
Key Features
- 01Self-operating inspection mode with intelligent navigation
- 02AI-assisted computer vision for automated survey planning
- 03Eight synchronized onboard cameras for comprehensive visual coverage
- 0414 high-output LED lights for superior illumination
- 05Autonomous distance-keeping and surface-following capability
- 06Full six-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) maneuverability
- 07Generates imagery suitable for 3D models, digital twins, and photogrammetry
- 08One-person deployment
- 09Lightweight and portable design
- 10Fiber-optic tether for high-bandwidth data transmission
How It Works
The Sentinus data pipeline, from underwater scan to actionable asset intelligence.
Scan
Your asset is scanned using Sentinus, producing data optimized for automatic processing.
Upload
Data collected with Sentinus is uploaded to the HullSight Ultimate cloud platform via a secure web interface.
Process
HullSight Ultimate's AI models process and analyze the data automatically, segmenting and classifying biofouling regions.
Deliver
Generates comprehensive data with visual maps and statistical analysis, ready for engineering review.
Up to 3,000 m² of inspection coverage per hour.
Applications
Typical Sentinus deployment scenarios.
Key
Benefits
- 01Up to 3,000 m² of inspection coverage per hour, depending on application
- 02Reduces reliance on commercial divers
- 03Faster, safer, and more repeatable inspections
- 04High-quality imagery for engineering analysis
- 05Supports predictive maintenance and digital asset management
- 06Minimizes vessel downtime and inspection costs
- 07Produces inspection data ready for digital twin and 3D modeling workflows
ROVMAKER
Build Components
The full modular kit is supplied with a product manual, user-friendly assembly instructions, and support for secondary development and customisation.
- 01Lumen Subsea Light (HSTL-301)
- 02Brushless ROV Thruster
- 03Waterproof Tether Reel
- 046S Lithium Battery
- 05Raspberry Pi 3
- 06Tether Interface Board
- 07Pixhawk Flight Controller
- 08Underwater Optical Acrylic Dome Lens
- 09HD Camera Module
- 10Underwater Electronic Enclosure
- 11High-Resolution Depth / Pressure Sensor
- 12Thruster ESC 20A–45A
- 13M10 Cable Penetrator
- 14XT60 Power Connector
- 15Aluminum End Cap
- 16Underwater Electronic Compartment Housing
- 17Fixed Collar (Sealing Chamber Ring)
- 18Spare O-Ring Set
- 19Buoy Shell
- 20Flange (End-Face Sealing)
- 21DC-DC Power Converter Module
Sentinus
Technical Specifications
Sentinus® ROV System
FULL SPECIFICATION| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum operating depth | 100 m |
| Weight in air | 16 kg |
| Dimensions | 227 × 375 × 985 mm |
| Thrusters | 8 × 390 W |
| Cameras | 8 onboard HD cameras |
| Lighting | 14 × 1,500-lumen LED lights |
| Battery endurance | Approximately 60 minutes |
| Data storage | 2 TB onboard SSD |
| Tether | Detachable fiber optic, available in 100 m, 200 m, or up to 500 m |
| Operation | Self-operating with manual override |
Sentinus 2
Care Package
With annual support and maintenance service.
Sentinus 2 Package
- Sentinus 2 ROV
- Spool with 100-metre tether
- Handheld and wireless controller
- 1 Sentinus battery
- Special Sentinus toolbox
Support & Maintenance Agreement
- 2 Sentinus batteries · 8 replacement propellers · 2 thruster maintenance kits · 8 camera replacement domes
- One annual service inspection at BAR workshop
- Free telephone support, Monday–Friday office hours
- Software updates 2–4 times a year (bug fixes, security updates, minor improvements) with free installation
Underwater Inspection, Automated
From the self-operating Sentinus® platform to the fully modular ROVMAKER build, SSAEPL delivers ROV systems engineered for rapid, repeatable underwater survey and intervention.
