DEVELOPMENT OF PROTEUS
Proteus Demonstration at Submarine Technology Ltd.
STL’s Proteus robotic arm (formerly “Autonomous Synchronised Stabilised Platform” or “ASSP”), demonstrating space stabilisation and synchronisation with a ‘target’ in workshop tests while mounted on a 6-axis motion platform.
Machine Vision - stereo camera location testing on Proteus arm
Proteus robotic arm being assembled by technician in workshop
Proteus 'ball-latch' coupling tool fitted to arm
Lifting and fitting Proteus arm during assembly
Proteus launch and recovery arm during workshop testing
ROV latching capture tool testing and calibration
Remote Sensing System (RSS) stereo camera testing
Proteus arm (formerly ASSP) in stowed position and secured ready for transport
'Stowed' Proteus arm mounted on motion platform
Full size model of remote operated vehicle (ROV) used during testing
Proteus arm actuator testing on motion platform
Full size model of autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) used during testing
Assembly and calibration of Proteus on motion platform
Stereo camera testing and calibration on motion platform
Machine vision - stereo camera set-up on Proteus