Use of robotic arm systems in subsea industry

Robotic arm systems (underwater manipulators) are being used in the offshore industries, especially in executing subsea intervention operations.

Robotic arms can be mounted on remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and in some cases on autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).

The systems are used for a variety of subsea tasks in different industries including offshore oil and gas, marine renewable energy and marine civil engineering as well as in marine science and military applications.