Hydraulic Robotic Arm of KNR Systems Inc. (HYDRA-UW3)

Hydraulic Robot Arm (HYDRA-UW3)

The underwater manipulator (HYDRA-UW3) is a hydraulic robotic arm for underwater (deep sea) operations that can be remotely adjusted in an underwater environment, developed for hazardous areas such as watertight work, disaster/response work, and marine plant construction. The development was completed at the end of 2017 and was selected as one of the top 100 national R&D products in 2018.

KNR Systems developed 7DOF and 5DOF underwater manipulators for unmanned submersibles. The HYDRA-UW3 7DOF underwater manipulator, which has equivalent performance (payload120kg, up to 300kg at full load) with ‘Tatan4 of TechnipFMC Schilling Robotics’, a world market leader, has currently completed a 500msw marine demonstration test to secure a track record. In addition, we have completed testing of 2,500 msw-grade components, and we are building our careers step by step with pressurized chamber experiments and actual sea area experiments.

It has the advantage of stably and conveniently operating tasks requiring precision through a high-performance control/sensor system with a remote control function and direct interface software, such as underwater or nuclear power plant decommissioning industries such as offshore construction, nuclear power generation, and thermal power generation. With the optimal system that can be used as a remote work system in hazardous areas, you can expect to create added value of technology.