SeaBotix Product Line

The creation of a truly unique and capable small ROV is not an easy task. SeaBotix has a long history in the commercial offshore market as well as the ROV market. Few companies that produce small ROVs have the same industry understanding and that is why LBV stands above the rest.

With so many choices and applications it is important to properly identify the best possible solution. While a small ROV may be appealing in terms of portability and cost be careful not to overlook the capability. One drawback to many small ROVs is the lack of power and the significant drag of the umbilical. There are many other key factors to consider above and beyond the power and umbilical.

When the task of creating the best small ROV was undertaken there were four (4) key goals:

• Capability - "The ability necessary to do something"
  LBV must be capable of real work in real environments. To accomplish this it must have powerful thrusters, small diameter umbilical, stable platform, adequate depth capability, large range of view and be a flexible platform for options.
• Intuitive - "Known directly and instinctively, without being discovered or consciously perceived"
  LBV must be simple to operate even to the most novice of operators. To accomplish this the controls must be simple, it must have auto functions, it must have an on screen information display and user programmable options.
• Rugged - "Physically strong enough to endure harsh conditions, or used to enduring them"
  LBV must be rugged enough to withstand the harsh environments in which it will be operated. To accomplish this it must be constructed of durable materials, possess several safety circuits and have easily field serviced components.
• Value - "The worth, importance, or usefulness of something to somebody"
  By combining capability, intuitiveness, ruggedness and affordability the LBV is an exceptional value to the user.