Adding a fixed displacement pump to a thruster motor produces servo-controlled hydraulic output that can run hydraulically actuated tools. Adding a spool assembly creates a winch. Multiple motors can be grouped to provide increasingly higher power. The minimal variety of parts in the Remote Systems Engine results in a reduced logistics burden, including smaller spares inventories and reduced training time for operators and technicians. Adding and removing instruments and tools using the Remote Systems Engine is easy, and since vehicles do not need to carry unnecessary equipment, they can be smaller, lighter, and used for a wider range of tasks.
Greater reliability means less downtime and increased productivity.
When maintenance is required, use of simplified, modular parts results in quicker and easier repair procedures. Since its founding in 1985, Schilling Robotics has designed and manufactured teleoperated manipulator systems and associated equipment for both subsea and terrestrial applications. In the past several years, however, the company has increased its focus on equipment designed for subsea applications. The development of the Remote Systems Engine is a natural progression in the company's product line. With their manipulator experience, Schilling has developed expertise in control systems, pressure-sensitive electronics, and subsea actuators and is well positioned to produce efficient, reliable subsystems for ROVs and other underwater remote systems.