Saturday, June 04, 2005

Underwater Robot Aids United Nations in Tsunami Cleanup

VideoRay Underwater Robot Aids United Nations in Tsunami Cleanup

Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) rushed to Phuket, Thailand with Expert Training

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS - www.unops.org ) is coordinating the UNDP Reef Recovery and Rehabilitation Project in Thailand, along with the Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC - http://www.pmbc.go.th/English/English.asp ).

Underwater helper

"We need to get the tonnes of debris from houses, boats, and other man-made material which fell on the reefs removed as quickly and efficiently as we can, using mainly volunteer labor." Said Ms. Hill. "We're very excited about the use of VideoRay - a device that has no limits on depth, dive time, or the other physiological constraints we must live with when we dive. The VideoRay will check out sites before we dive them, and work alongside of divers during cleanups - saving us time and making us far safer and more efficient. And, with the ability to capture video and stills to our laptop computer, we'll have better documentation of our project."


VideoRay Underwater Robot Aids United Nations in Tsunami Cleanup

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