The preliminary of Design and Movement of Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to design a mini Remote Operated Vehicles (ROV) which based on remote control underwater robot, and test its movements, the longitudinal and vertical movements in calm water. This research is still a preliminary research to find the best design for the ROV and its movement. The Mini ROV design is integrated into several design processes, making designs by using software, planning the selection of each component used in the mini ROV, designing mechanical construction, designing electronic construction, and the final stage is the integration of the entire design process. The results of this research decided that the best design of mini ROV is named “AF-150114. The ROV robot is made with a total dimension of 65 cm in length, 50 cm in width, and 25 cm in height. In the ROV body is made using fiberglass base material that every gap is coated with a seal so that the ROV impermeability can be maintained properly. In movement system, ROV uses two leaves of propeller to move forward and backward while using a ballast pump system to submerge and lift the ROV.