The integration of Voyis underwater optical systems with the VideoRay Defender ROV demonstrates how compact inspection-class vehicles are evolving into powerful tools for detailed subsea measurement and visualization. By combining high-resolution imaging with precise laser data, the collaboration showcases how smaller ROVs can deliver data quality once achievable only by larger, more complex platforms.
The Defender ROV is recognized for its modular design, stability, and power, providing a reliable base for inspection tasks in marine infrastructure, energy, and environmental monitoring. By incorporating the Voyis Discovery Stereo, Discovery Camera, and Insight Micro Underwater Laser Scanner, the system delivers a complete optical inspection suite that enhances situational awareness and quantitative analysis.
Voyis Discovery
The Voyis Discovery Stereo Camera enables real-time 3D data visualization through Voyis VSLAM powered by EIVA NaviSuite, allowing operators to generate measurable and detailed reconstructions of subsea environments. This capability transforms standard visual surveys into spatially accurate assessments that support advanced inspection and mapping workflows.
For piloting and general awareness, the Voyis Discovery Camera provides wide-field, true-color imaging with real-time enhancement. The system maintains image quality in turbid water and confined spaces, improving navigation safety while capturing high-resolution visual data for review and documentation.
To support downward-facing or dimensional inspection tasks, the Defender can be equipped with the Voyis Insight Micro Underwater Laser Scanner, mounted on a custom-designed Voyis ROV skid. This compact module synchronizes still-image acquisition with precision laser measurements, producing datasets that combine color imagery with accurate dimensional information. The data can be used for digital twin generation, structural condition assessment, scour analysis, and general asset monitoring.
Together, these systems transform the VideoRay Defender into an advanced optical inspection platform capable of delivering quantifiable and repeatable results. The integration illustrates how compact ROVs can host sophisticated imaging and measurement systems without compromising performance. Through this collaboration, Voyis continues to support operators in obtaining detailed, data-rich insight from complex underwater environments.
