Non-magnetic attachment
EP1 thrust holds OmniBot against the surface without magnets, opening cleaning to concrete and composite structures as well as steel hulls.
OmniBot / Underwater inspection and cleaning
Inspect and clean hulls and underwater structures.
OmniBot is a remotely operated robot for removing heavy marine growth and inspecting underwater structures. EP1 thrusters let it swim between locations and press against surfaces, while tracks carry the cleaning and inspection tools along hulls and concrete tunnels.
Heavy-duty cleaning. Beyond steel hulls.
OmniBot is a utility ROV that swims through open water and crawls along submerged structures. Our cleaning system tackles heavy biofouling, including marine growth such as barnacles and mussels.
Collection and filtration can be added to recover removed biomatter and separate it from the return water.
Gentle on surfaces
Cavitating water jets target marine growth without abrasive brushing. Cleaning settings are matched to the fouling, material and coating to protect the finish beneath.
Fast, continuous cleaning
Tracked movement carries the cleaning heads across large areas, helping reduce time on task and vessel downtime.
EP1 thrust for the job
EcoMarine-developed EP1 thrusters provide strong thrust for maneuvering and attachment, with motor, blades and control developed together for efficient energy use.
Remove marine growth. Inspect underwater surfaces.
Configure OmniBot for cleaning, inspection, or both. Modular tools let marine service teams adapt the robot to different vessels and underwater structures.
Underwater inspection
Use the live camera feed, lights and sonar to examine hulls and submerged structures and guide the robot where visibility is limited.
- Visual inspection of hulls and underwater infrastructure.
- Camera and sonar for observation and positioning.
Heavy-duty water-jet cleaning
Paired water-jet heads are designed to remove heavy marine growth, including barnacles and mussels. Water supplied from the surface powers the cleaning jets while the tracks move them across the structure.
- Cleaning tools matched to the growth, surface and coating.
- Water supply and debris collection planned with the surface equipment.
EP1 powers swimming and surface attachment
OmniBot needs thrust to move through currents and keep its tracks pressed against the structure while cleaning. We develop EP1 for strong, sustained thrust and efficient energy use, so propulsion supports both maneuvering and surface work.
Control the robot in currents
Rear EP1 thrusters provide directional thrust for approach and positioning around vessels, including in anchorages where the water is moving.
Keep the tracks gripping
Four EP1 thrusters push the robot toward the surface. This supplies the force needed for track grip and helps keep the cleaning heads in position.
Use power efficiently during cleaning
EP1's motor, blades and control are developed together for efficient continuous thrust during cleaning and maneuvering.
Discuss your inspection or cleaning project
Discuss your projectTell us what needs cleaning or inspecting and where the work will take place. We can discuss the robot, tools and surface equipment suited to the job.
- The structure: Hull, tunnel, wall or other submerged infrastructure; its material and coating.
- The conditions: Depth, current, visibility and access from the surface.
- The job: Type of marine growth, area to clean or inspect, and debris collection needs.
The propulsion inside OmniBot
EP1 provides the thrust for swimming and attachment. Learn how its shaftless motor, propeller and control system are designed together.
Explore EP1 propulsion