UUVsMega Machines Unmanned Systems take Center StageOn top of the water, underwater and on the seabed, vehicle robotics are quickly proving their value as a game changer. Pro? led here are some latest developments.haros Offshore acquired an SMD built 1200HP cable well as cable acquisition capability, thus allowing 10m radial burial tool in July 2013, since then the vehicle has un- maneuverability during jet trenching operations. Pdergone extensive modi? cations at the Tees Offshore With a rated production speeds greater than 300m/h at 1.6m Base, in Middlesbrough that have enhanced the con? guration trench depth for jetting of sands greater than 50KPa. Modi-to provide a more effective post lay/installation burial vehicle. ? cations also include the removal of the cable reel system The UTV1200 has a combination of jetting tool packages to which has reduced the center of gravity by reducing the height meet client requirements where the jetting assembly has been of the lift frame greatly improving the vehicle stability.relocated within the core vehicle frame, where the centrally Engineering and design has been completed on a compli-mounted jetting swords optimize steering and handling as mentary mechanical chain cutting package in coordination Pharos Offshore’s UTV1200 has a combination of jetting tool packages.January/February 201438 MTRMTR #1 (34-49).indd 38 MTR #1 (34-49).indd 38 1/27/2014 9:51:17 AM1/27/2014 9:51:17 AM