Engineering at Depth: Challenges and Solutions in Underwater Robotics

Name: Engineering at Depth: Challenges and Solutions in Underwater Robotics
Start: 2026-06-18T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Portsmouth University

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm UTC+01:00

Portsmouth University | Portsmouth

Publisher/HostIMechE Wessex Region

Engineering at Depth: Challenges and Solutions in Underwater Robotics

Rob Dewell, Electric Manipulator Product Manager at Saab UK, and Vignesh Rajendran, Mechanical CAD Design Engineer, will deliver a technical lecture exploring the challenges of engineering systems for deep‑sea operations. Drawing on real-world examples from Saab Seaeye’s underwater robotics portfolio, the session will highlight design, performance, and reliability considerations through use cases including the eM1‑7 electric manipulator and advanced tether management systems.
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