Robotic modular submersible device and methods
AssigneeAgellus TankBOT 360 Inc.
InventorDAMIEN GOODYEAR
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Abstract
A remote modular submersible device is suitable for various subsurface operations in a liquid, such as freshwater, salt water, hydrocarbon(s), and/or chemical(s). The remote modular submersible device includes a chassis and a clamping system in the chassis. The clamping system is configured to clamp the chassis to an elongate member. The remote modular submersible device also includes a propulsion system in the chassis. The propulsion system is configured to propel and orient the chassis in a liquid in which the chassis is submerged. The remote modular submersible device additionally includes a processor configured to control at least the propulsion system.
Claims20
A remote modular submersible device, comprising:
- a chassis;
- a clamping system in the chassis, wherein the clamping system is configured to removably clamp the chassis to an elongate member;
- a propulsion system in the chassis, wherein the propulsion system is configured to propel and orient the chassis in a liquid in which the chassis is submerged;
- and
- a processor in the chassis, wherein the processor is configured to control at least the propulsion system.
A method, comprising:
- providing a remote modular submersible device, including:
- a chassis;
- a clamping system in the chassis, wherein the clamping system is configured to removably clamp the chassis to an elongate member;
- a propulsion system in the chassis, wherein the propulsion system is configured to propel and orient the chassis in a liquid in which the chassis is submerged;
- and
- a processor in the chassis, wherein the processor is configured to control at least the propulsion system;
- clamping the remote modular submersible device to the elongate member;
- and
- positioning the elongate member in a liquid utilizing the remote modular submersible device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.