The University of Bergen has received key funding of NOK 67 million to carry out the modernisation of its underwater robot , the ROV Ægir 6000, a remotely operated vehicle that has been instrumental in deep-sea research . This financial support, granted by the Research Council of Norway, will enable the robot to upgrade its technological infrastructure, improve its operational efficiency and add new functionalities that will extend its useful life in the future.
Ægir 6000 robot. Source: Cédric Hamelin (marinegeosciences dot com)
GCE supports the modernization of the underwater robot
Operating at depths of up to 6,000 metres, the Ægir 6000 has completed more than 650 dives since its creation in 2015 , participating in projects covering disciplines such as geology, biology and oceanography. This modernisation is essential to ensure that the ROV can continue its key role in deep sea exploration for the next decade.
The modernisation of the Ægir 6000 has also been supported by GCE Ocean Technology, a cluster promoting the sustainable growth of ocean industries. This project was highlighted in the report “ Seabed Minerals: Testing Infrastructure ”, submitted to the Norwegian Ministry of Energy, underlining the importance of maintaining state-of-the-art research tools to explore the oceans and their resources.
This development will benefit the University and strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration in areas such as carbon capture and the exploitation of underwater minerals, thus contributing to the green transition.
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Source: GCE Ocean Technology
Photos: GCE Ocean Technology | University of Bergen