Blueye Robotics releases its next-generation ROV with support for external equipment

Blueye Robotics launches the X3, its third Blueye ROV model. Three Guest Ports open up endless possibilities for connecting external peripherals such as sonars, manipulators, sensors, cameras and lights. The tight integration with Blueye's user-upgradeable Blunux operating system makes the X3 both future-proof and easy-to-use.




"The X3 will allow us to plug in additional equipment and sensors. I think that is the main advantage of this new model - it's not just a camera unit but can be used as a sensorcarrying platform.", said Jørgen Berge, Professor, Dept. Arctic and Marine Biology, University of Tromsø.

The main features of the new X3 model are:
• Three Guest Ports supporting eight different communication protocols for integrating external equipment.
• Complete software integration in the Blueye App for grippers and manipulators.
• Support for navigation and positioning systems such as Waterlinked DVL and GPS, and different sonars from Blue Robotics, Impact Subsea, and Blueprint Subsea.
• Blueye External-Camera and Blueye External-Lights (up to 10.000 lumens) which can be positioned in different directions and are software integrated within the Blueye App.
• A new aluminum mounting bracket serving as a platform for adding external equipment.



Additional upgrades following the launch of the Blueye X3 are the Blueye High-Capacity battery offering 5 hours of operating time and a Surface Unit 2nd generation upgraded with USB-C charging and improved waterproofing and tether connection. Both products are compatible with existing Blueye ROV models.



"The X3 strengthens Blueye's position as the provider of the most stable underwater camera, the most comprehensive software integration, and the lowest cost over the product lifetime. It's future-proof.», said Christian Gabrielsen, CEO of Blueye Robotics.




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