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ROV

British

abbreviation

remotely operated vehicle

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The nearly 360-degree view gives them "a totally different perspective" to the flat video fed up to the ship by the ROV.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

For deeper exploration, the scientists rely on OceanX's ROV, operated from a futuristic-looking "mission control" where two crew members sit in gamer-style armchairs.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

"When we first observed the vents through the ROV cameras, we were stunned by their diversity and beauty -- from shimmering, boiling fluids to thick microbial mats covering the chimneys."

From Science Daily • Dec. 30, 2025

Once found, the ROV cuts the affected part using its two arms, then ties it to a rope that is dragged back to the ship.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2025

After observing the pair for a bit, the operators started to lift the ROV off the rocks to move on—until they saw something unusual.

From Scientific American • Aug. 23, 2023

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