Remotely operated vehicle

Remotely operated vehicles (ROV) are mobile tools used in environments too dangerous for humans. Typical ROVs consist of a camera and a two way communications mechanism that allows the remote operator to control the vehicle. The vehicle is likely to carry other tools that are also remotely operated.

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Common examples of remotely operated vehicles are :

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• Submersibles used underwater in professional diving instead of human divers
• Remotely controlled bomb disabling vehicles such as the type used by the British Army
• Unmanned aerial vehicles such as RQ-1 Predator
• Space probes such as Spirit and Opportunity
• Combat robots which are pitted against each other for sport
 
Remotely operated vehicle: Submersible ROVs ►