During the second Voyage to the Ridge 2022 expedition, the team from the Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration took some time to practice using remotely operated vehicle Deep Discoverer’s manipulator arm. Deft maneuvering of these arms is important to the successful collection of biological and geological samples. In this image, the pilots use Deep Discoverer’s manipular arm to pour water into a glass.
Practicing Using ROV Deep Discoverer's Manipulator Arm
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During the second Voyage to the Ridge 2022 expedition, the team from the Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration took some time to practice using remotely operated vehicle Deep Discoverer’s manipulator arm. Deft maneuvering of these arms is important to the successful collection of biological and geological samples. In this image, the pilots use Deep Discoverer’s manipular arm to pour water into a glass.