R-one AUV Robot

R-ONE AUV ROBOT RESULTS

In late October 2000 the University of Tokyo launched their R-one AUV Robot which operates completely autonomous. The AUV is equipped with the Klein AUV System 2000 side scan sonar. The R-one Robot provides a very stable platform for the side scan sonar as well as maintaining a very precise altitude above the sea floor.

At present, the University of Tokyo is evaluating the R-one Robot for use in observing and monitoring semi-active under water volcanoes.

Below are data images of an under water volcano known as "The Teisi" located at 34:59.4N, 139:08.0E. This volcano last erupted with an explosion in 1989. The depth is estimated to be 122 meters.

Above is the R-one AUV Robot with the Klein AUV System 2000 side scan sonar module.

Close up of the Klein AUV System 2000 side scan sonar module

Above is the R-one team

Klein Associates would like to thank
the R-one team and Dr. Tamaki Ura
of the Underwater Institute of Industrial
Science, at the University of Tokyo for
suppling the above information. For more information on the prodject and what is happening at the University of Tokyo's underwater program click
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