Zero Human Intervention via Automatic Grasping Operations (ZHIVAGO)

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Features & Benefits

Fully-automatic launch and recovery with cable driven parallel robot technology
Autonomous grasp with target vehicle lift-point detection and tracking
Stabilization of vehicle swinging during deploy and lifting with compensation of the ship induced motions
One or two lifting points
Painter line option for launch and recovery of surface vehicles at speed
Step maneuver and manual override

Safe launch and recovery of marine vehicles in all weather conditions
One LARS of all marine vehicles
Rapid and effective launch and recovery
Reduced manning for operation (1 person for surveillance)
Compact installation for unmanned boat recovery
Applicable for mission bays with a wide range of loads

Resources

ZHIVAGO Data Sheet

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Certifications

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