The ROV Mantis is a compact, mini ROV which excels at a surprising range of inspection and scientific missions. Based on a modified BlueROV2 from Blue Robotics, in the Heavy configuration, ROV Mantis employs 8 thrusters for six-degrees of freedom control and stability. With ROV power provided via its umbilical, the ROV Mantis can operate without interruption at depths of up to 200m. And armed with a compact gripper, ROV Mantis can perform modest recovery or sampling missions.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Depth rating: 650 ft. (200 m)
• Payload capacity: (configuration dependent) 2.2 lbs (1 kg)

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

• Length: 18 in. (160 mm) without gripper
• Width:  23 in. (584 mm)
• Height:  10 in. (254 mm)
• Total ROV Weight (in air with ballast): 30 lbs (13.5 kg)

CAMERA

• Single color video camera, mounted on a tilt mechanism
• Resolution: 2.24 MP, 1920 x 1080 pixels
• Field of view: 80° horizontal (in water)
• Recording format: H.264 / MJPEG / YUV2（YUYV）
• Selected telemetry data available as time-stamped subtitles file
• *GoPro cameras mounted in suitable housings can be easily attached to the ROV

​POWER  REQUIREMENTS

• 120VAC at up to 12A (1500W)
• ROV is powered via its tether for continuous operation

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INSTRUMENTATION AND FUNCTIONS

• Gyroscope
• Accelerometer
• Compass
• Depth (pressure): Blue Robotics Bar30
• Altimeter: Blue Robotics Ping (30m range, 30° beamwidth)
• GPS (attached to topside PC, for vessel location tracking)
• Manipulator: Blue Robotics Newton Gripper (single function)
• Load rating:  6.6 lb (3 kg)
• Jaw opening: 2.75 in. (70mm)

​LIGHTS

• 4x Blue Robotics Lumen LED lights
• Brightness: 1500 lumens each with dimming control
• Light beam spread: 135 degrees, with adjustable tilt