Overview
Ulyx is an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed for deep-sea exploration and oceanographic research. With a maximum diving depth of 6,000 meters and autonomy of 24-48 hours, this sophisticated robotic explorer conducts missions without pilot assistance. Equipped with advanced sensors for oceanographic sciences, high-resolution optical imaging with powerful flash, laser profiler for detailed relief mapping, and sonar capabilities to map 50-80 km² of seafloor surfaces, Ulyx actively modifies its trajectory based on detected data indices. It is the only autonomous vehicle in the French Oceanographic Fleet capable of reaching depths comparable to the remotely operated Victor 6000 and the manned Nautile submarine.
Specifications
Category: Research- Speed
- 2.05 m/s
- Weight
- 2,800 kg
- Battery
- 24 h
- Autonomy
- fully autonomous
- Launch year
- 2020
- Price
- Contact for quote
- Status
- active
Detailed specifications
Other14
- Applications
- sample_handling
- Sub Category
- AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle)
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Max Speed M S
- 2.0578
- Company Country
- FR
- Navigation Type
- hybrid
- Procedure Types
- deep-sea exploration, seabed mapping, underwater surveys, pipeline and subsea cable inspections, search and rescue operations[1][2][3][4]
- Deployment Notes
- Test and qualification phase completed; first cooperative mission with DriX for deep-sea exploration; operational since 2022 for ocean sciences with French Oceanographic Fleet[1][3][4]
- Compatible Vision
- Prosilica GT 4905 camera,2 flash Ifremer
- Industries Served
- marine_research,oceanography
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- France
- Programming Interface
- code_ros
- Additional Information
- UlyX is an autonomous underwater vehicle equipped with high-resolution sensors for detailed seafloor imaging.,It can stay in one place in the water to capture high-resolution images and detailed relief using its laser profiler.,UlyX is capable of diving as deep as 6,000 meters, making it the deepest-diving autonomous vehicle in the French oceanographic fleet.
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