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Ulyx : le cap des 6000 mètres est franchi !
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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.
Key specs
- Built for sample handling
- Used across marine research and oceanography
- Programmed through ROS
- Sold in France
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Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- 2.05 m/s
- 2,800 kg
- 24 h
- Fully autonomous
- 2020
- Research platform
- Active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Detailed specifications
What it is built for4
- Applications
- sample handling
- AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle)
- deep-sea exploration, seabed mapping, underwater surveys, pipeline and subsea cable inspections, search and rescue operations[1][2][3][4]
- marine research,oceanography
Movement & precision2
- Max Speed M S
- 2.0578
- hybrid
Sensing & perception3
- rgb
- Sonar de cartographie,Capteurs pour toutes les sciences
- Yes
Controls & integration2
- Compatible Vision
- Prosilica GT 4905 camera,2 flash Ifremer
- code ros
Buying & support3
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- France
Other details1
- Teleoperation Supported
- Yes
Who uses it
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Add a customer →Company milestones(estimated)
- 2022MilestoneUlyx and DriX first joint mission
- 2022DeploymentIfremer first operational use of Ulyx
- 2022LaunchUlyx enters service for ocean sciences
- Jan 2022DeploymentFirst dives of Ulyx documented by Ifremer
- 2020FundingEquity interest in Forssea Robotics
- 2013DeploymentWRSC 2013 participation in Brest
- 1985PartnershipPartnered with Robert Ballard
- 1984MilestoneFounded
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Ulyx?
- The Ulyx is developed by Ifremer.
- What type of robot is the Ulyx?
- The Ulyx is a Research robot made by Ifremer.
- How much does the Ulyx cost?
- Pricing for the Ulyx is not publicly listed. Contact Ifremer for a quote.
- When was the Ulyx launched?
- The Ulyx was launched in 2020.
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