The Following is an overview of the project and ROV. Click on the button below each picture slide to read more about the specific feature.
The Sigma Seven Project
Project ΣVII was originally created in 2013 by SIGMA to perform multiple tasks involving installation and maintenance on a regional cabled ocean observatory. For the 2014 season, ΣVII is in the process of being repurposed to perform the most recent mission tasks published by the MATE Center. The versatile nature of the ROV gives it the ability to complete many tasks without extra special tooling, allowing it to comply with the needs of a variety of clients. The specific tasks put forth by the MATE Center required ΣVI to be equipped with a few unique tools, designed and built by SIGMA. The majority of these tasks can be completed with the machine’s 24 Volt DC, parallel-motion manipulator. However, the frame was designed with a removable mission sled in the event that more specialized tools are required for future ventures. Five cameras allow for multiple perspective navigation, and six thrusters give ΣVI precise mobility, making the machine efficient and effective.