Case Study: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers improves underwater inspections with VideoRay ROVs

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers improves underwater inspections with VideoRay for hundreds of locks and dams

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers faced the challenge of inspecting and maintaining its aging network of hundreds of navigation locks and dams, many over 50 years old. Their existing larger ROVs were inefficient, difficult to deploy, and awkward to maneuver in tight spaces and strong currents. The USACE turned to VideoRay inspection-class ROVs for a more effective solution.

VideoRay provided smaller, more portable and easier-to-use ROVs. This solution allowed for faster mobilization, the ability to navigate small openings and operate around vessel traffic, and the capability to remove debris with a manipulator arm. According to a 2007 USACE report, VideoRay’s solution delivered greater benefits at a much lower cost than the previous method, significantly reducing the use of divers and providing a much more attractive return on investment.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers