EyeROV underwater robots deal: EyeROV, a young marine robotics company, has signed a big contract worth ₹47 crore with the Indian Navy. The deal is for advanced Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles, called UWROVs. These machines can go deep into the sea where normal lights and cameras do not work well. The company said its EyeROV Trout model can dive 300 metres and carry special tools to do missions like underwater watch, inspection and other naval jobs.
The company showed that its UWROVs work even in the hardest seas. They tested them in rough waters for studies near underwater volcanoes more than 400 metres deep. They also worked in the freezing Antarctic Sea. These trials proved the robots can survive in tough places and still perform with safety and accuracy.
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Years of Work and Recognition
EyeROV started in 2016 when IIT graduates Johns T Mathai and Kannappa Palaniappan created it. Since then, they finished over 100 underwater projects across India, West Asia, APAC and Europe. The company already has more than 80 customers, which include the Indian Coast Guard, DRDO, CSIR and even the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research.
Johns T Mathai, who is the co-founder and CEO, said, “This recognition is a true reward for our dedicated efforts over the past eight years. We sincerely thank the iDEX and Navy teams for their support in fostering advanced indigenous solutions” ET reports.
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His partner and co-founder, Kannappa P, who is also the CTO, added, “For eight years, EyeROV has engineered underwater systems tested in the harshest conditions. This partnership with the Navy is proof that Indian innovation can set benchmarks globally in defence deep-tech.”
The EyeROV Trout is made like a strong military grade machine, but it is also useful in other fields. It can go under dams for safety checks, help in disaster and recovery work, and support offshore energy operations. This makes it useful for both defence and commercial needs.
