UDT 2018: HydroCamel thirsts for new markets
Israeli company BG Robotics showcased its HydroCamel II AUV at UDT 2018 for the first time as it looks to the international market for potential customers.
Company officials said that they were already working with domestic customers and with the system ready for the market talks are ongoing with other potential users, including those in the US.
‘This is the first time we are approaching the international market,’ said Tzvika Goldner, CEO at BG Robotics.
With its seven thrusters the HydroCamel has six degrees of freedom, can dive to 300m in just five minutes and is able to operate in
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