COMPANION

COMPANION

ROTV

Compact and modular towed sensor platform for efficient subsea and water column observation

Build COMPANION with an expert

COMPANION is a remotely operated towing vehicle (ROTV). It is a hydrodynamically optimised, compact and truly portable sensor platform designed for surveying and observation missions. COMPANION is particularly well suited for deployment from small vessels as well as USVs. Thanks to its modular design, the towed vehicle’s payload capacity and range of functions can be quickly adapted to new challenges.

 

Best Suited For
  • Critical infrastructure observation
  • Seabed and water column observation
  • Scientific applications
  • Mission with small and medium vessels
Why this configuration
  • Cost effective
  • Portable
  • Maneuverable
  • Lowest power consumption
  • Medium payload capacities
  • Wide range of interfaces

Basic configuration & extensions

Basic

  • topside unit with power supply, monitor and pilot software
  • ROVT with:
    • main unit (controller and power supply)
    • up to 4 hybrid flettner actuators
    • full hd cameras (180 degree field of view)
    • led spots
    • dvl with altimeter

Extensions

  • inertia navigation system
  • forward locking sonar
  • 4k cameras
  • Laser

Technical specifications

Dimensions (LxWxH) 

2350 x 1360 x 675

mm

deadweight in Air 

85*
*300m depth rating

kg

Depth Rating  

300

m

Towing Speed 

0,5 – 5

knots

Payload 

15*
*including 2nd C260-level

kg

Thrust  

vertical 40

kgf

Sensor 

Depth; Temperature; Motion sensing IMU magnetic nort; DVL; FHD cameras

Power 

Input Deck unit: 400 VAC (50 Hz); Input ROV: 400 VDC – max. 4 A; High Power Output ROV: nom. 48 VDC – max. 10 A; Low Output ROV:12, 24,36,48 VDC – max. 5 A

Data 

Umbilical: 1 GB Ethernet over COAX [max. range 700 meter]; (optional 10 GB Ethernet over Fiberoptics); ROV: 1gbit Ethernet

Companion Final
REAL-WORLD MISSIONS

COMPANION in action

Developing innovative offshore technologies under realistic field conditions

Fast and reliable UXO detection under real offshore conditions. COMPANION enables flexible sensor integration, rapid adaptation to changing requirements, and cost-efficient deployment even from small vessels.

System: COMPANION ROTV
Application: Sensor testing
Capability: Rapid payload exchange, modular setup
Environment: Baltic Sea, offshore test field
Customer: Fraunhofer IGD

More missions ahead

We're out in the field. New challenges, new deployments, and new success stories are on the way.

System:
Application:
Capability:
Environment:
Customer:

Rough use takes its toll: offshore, it’s not a question of if something will break, but when. The problem arises when spare parts are not readily available. Fortunately, 80 % of COMPANION’s components can be printed within 24 hours and delivered to you in no time.

ALWAYS READY

Damage is inevitable, but downtime is not.

GROWS WITH YOU

Designed to handle change.

What you deploy today is just the beginning. Thanks to its modular architecture, you can adapt, extend, or reconfigure your system solution if your requirements change – there’s no need to replace it!

Customer Opinion on COMPANION ROTV

We are proud owners of a COMPANION. We chose it because existing ROCVs were often too large, costly, and limited in their applications. COMPANION fills a clear gap in the market by providing a flexible and efficient solution for hydrographic surveys and marine research. Thanks to its outstanding modularity, it can investigate both the seafloor and the water column, while significantly reducing time, manpower, and maintenance costs.

  

Dr. Daniel Stepputtis

Senior Scientist & Leader of Fisheries and Survey Technology Group

Thünen Institute of Baltic Sea Fisheries

Customer Opinion on BUDDY ROV

Dive into the future with BUDDY – a compact sized inspection or light work class system – the pinnacle of adaptability and modularity in ROV technology. Unleashing unmatched payload capacity and depth range, BUDDY is not just a sensor platform; it’s a game-changer, offering agility, programmable interfaces, and a personalized MISSION CONTROL experience.

  

Andreas Pinsker

Founder & CEO

CEO ROV Expert, France

Customer Opinion

The modular and adaptive approach of FRAMEWORK ROBOTICS’ technologies is the perfect complement to our portfolio. The developed solutions meet the dynamic demands of scientific research and can be adapted flexibly to new application scenarios.

This provides a significant time and resource efficiency advantage, which is particularly important in the rapidly evolving field of ocean engineering.

  

M.Sc. Louis Fotiadi

Research Assistant, Chair of Ocean Engineering

University of Rostock

Customer Opinion

We enjoy working with FRAMEWORK ROBOTICS because the modular design of their system solutions and the short decision-making processes enable them to perfectly meet our specific requirements.

  

M. Sc. Robert Mars

Leader of Marine Measurement Technology Group

Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde

Chris weiß wies läuft. Ruf ihn an.

Here goes your text ... Select any part of your text to access the formatting toolbar.
I am a button

BUDDY

ROV

adaptable ROV for offshore inspection, monitoring, repair, survey tasks, and scientific exploration

Start with BUDDY

MATE

ROV

Portable and agile ROV for versatile offshore inspection, survey, and scientific applications with high payload capacity and precise positioning

Start with MATE

UTILITY BUDDY

ROV

Versatile utility ROV for precise subsea intervention, heavy-load handling, and complex offshore operations in challenging underwater environments

Start with UTILITY BUDDY

Bespoke Solutions

NONE

orem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Cum

Start with Bespoke Solutions
REAL MISSIONS

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet sed marcus

ulla consequat massa quis enim. Donec pe de justo, fringilla vel, aliquet nec, vulputate eget, arcu. In enim justo, rho

More missions ahead

We're out in the field. New challenges, new deployments, and new success stories are on the way.

System:
Application:
Capability:
Environment:
Customer:

Transforming intervention operations through versatile ROV capabilities

Reducing operational complexity and improving safety through precise subsea intervention and heavy-object handling. The Utility ROV enables complex tasks to be performed with minimal seabed disturbance, maintaining clear visibility while reducing reliance on divers and large work-class systems.

System: UTILITY BUDDY
Application: Detection, classification, and lifting objects
Capability: Manoeuvring, positioning, tooling, heavy lift
Environment: Baltic Sea, North Sea
Customer: Diving service providers, munitions recovery companies

Enabling smarter decision-making for subsea munitions recovery

Supporting safer and more efficient recovery operations through accurate detection and classification of unexploded ordnance (UXO). The ROV provides a flexible and reliable platform for validating next-generation technologies that help focus resources on relevant targets and reduce operational effort.

System: BUDDY ROV
Application: Survey, automated detection and classification of unexploded ordnance (UXO)
Capability: Low magnetic signature, high payload capacity, navigation
Environment: Baltic Sea, North Sea
Customer: Stascheit Kampfmittelbergung

Securing valuable environmental data through innovative recovery solutions

Reducing the risk of data and equipment loss through reliable subsea recovery and servicing of seabed lander systems. The ROV enables direct system access, contactless data transfer, and underwater recharging, minimizing costly and time-consuming recovery operations.

System: MATE ROV
Application: Data recovery
Capability: Navigation, heavy lift, secure data readout, recharge batteries
Environment: Baltic Sea, North Sea, Mediterranean Sea
Customer: Federal Research Institute

Supporting long-term ocean observation through reliable subsea operations

Ensuring continuous access to valuable environmental data through efficient monitoring, maintenance, and recovery of seabed sensor systems. Equipped with advanced sensors and a versatile manipulator, the ROV enables precise inspections and supports recovery operations, helping to maximize data availability while reducing operational effort.

System: BUDDY ROV
Application: Environmental monitoring, sensor and data recovery
Capability: Navigation, inspection, manipulation
Environment: Baltic Sea, North Sea
Customer: Bundesamt für Naturschutz

Developing innovative offshore technologies under realistic field conditions

Fast and reliable UXO detection under real offshore conditions. COMPANION enables flexible sensor integration, rapid adaptation to changing requirements, and cost-efficient deployment even from small vessels.

System: COMPANION ROTV
Application: Sensor testing
Capability: Rapid payload exchange, modular setup
Environment: Baltic Sea, offshore test field
Customer: Fraunhofer IGD

MORE OPTIONS

COMPANION is a great choice, but there is always something more to exlore

BUDDY

ROV

adaptable ROV for offshore inspection, monitoring, repair, survey tasks, and scientific exploration

Start with BUDDY

MATE

ROV

Portable and agile ROV for versatile offshore inspection, survey, and scientific applications with high payload capacity and precise positioning

Start with MATE

UTILITY BUDDY

ROV

Versatile utility ROV for precise subsea intervention, heavy-load handling, and complex offshore operations in challenging underwater environments

Start with UTILITY BUDDY

Bespoke Solutions

orem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Cum

Start with Bespoke Solutions