Search & Recovery Robotic System
SARbot™
The SARbot™ is a low-cost, robotic system which is optimized for underwater search & recovery in low-visibility conditions.
SARbot™
Portable
The SARbot™ is single person deployable.
Low Visibility Operations
By utilizing a FLS (forward looking sonar) the SARbot™ can operate in harsh underwater environments down to zero camera visibility.
Complete the Mission
If the recovery target/victim is beyond diver depth or divers are not available, the SARbot™ system can be used for retrieval by locking onto the target/victim with the onboard gripper and pulling the SARbot™ tether. (Note: This process should only be used by experienced and knowledgeable SAR operators.)
Background
History Lesson
The original SARbot was created by SeaBotix in 2009. It was designed to operate as a ture "Search & Rescue" ROV for First Responders. The idea was based on locating and recovering the drowning victim within the "golden hour" to revive them and save their lives. The SeaBotix SARbot System was a very well thought out kit but unfortunately not many First Responder organizations could afford the >$100,000 USD price tag (as pictured).
The BlueLink SARbot™ follows in the footsteps of its predecessor but primarily focused on "Search & Recovery". Consider it a revival of sorts. It is possible that the BlueLink SARbot™ could be deployed in time to save a life, but more realistically, it will be utilized for recovery purposes in most cases.
Teledyne Seabotix SARbot (2009-2014)