Underwater Drone, Hydrus captures footage of gigantic shipwreck

Hydrus, a revolution in underwater robotic technology, was recently sent to the treacherous depths of the Rottnest ship graveyard located in the Indian Ocean, just off the coast of Western Australia. Upon unloading its data, the team was ecstatic to discover Hydrus had spotted a 64-metre/210-foot shipwreck scattered across the seafloor.

Small enough to be deployed by a single person, Hydrus utilised its advanced navigation and communication sensors to capture 4K video and imagery simultaneously. The above video highlights the footage gathered by Hydrus.

Upon returning to the surface, the team analysed the data and found Hydrus had examined a shipwreck. Learning the exact coordinates of the ship, the team used two Hydrus units to perform three missions, completing the full survey in just under five hours. This level of efficiency is crucial for underwater exploration where costs can heighten quickly.

The results were shared with the Western Australian Museum and Curtin University HIVE for further processing and historical analysis.

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