The smartphone controlled Aquabotix Hydroview underwater vehicle
Aquabotix Hydroview is quite lightweight weighing in at 8lbs (3.6 kg), with additional 1.5lbs per each 50 feet of cable
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Smartphones can already be used to remotely control a variety of vehicles, including flying toy helicopters and airplanes, or even starting your car. Now remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) can be added to the list with New England-based company Aquabotix rolling out its Hydroview vehicle. Equipped with LED lights and a HD video camera, the vehicle transmits a live video feed to an iOS- or Android-based smartphone, tablet, or a laptop and can be remotely operated by tilting the phone or tablet or via the laptop's touchpad.
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