Pottstown’s VideoRay is looking to bolster its underwater operations with AI technology through the acquisition of Blue Ring Imaging, a St. Petersburg, Florida-based company, writes Donna Rovins for the Times Herald.

The producer of the Mission Specialist Defender underwater robot will utilize Blue Ring’s AI technology to push “the boundaries of underwater operations with man-portable robots” and to improve “collaboration between humans and machines,” said Chris Gibson, CEO of VideoRay.

“VideoRay will use Blue Ring’s technology to transform the way operators interact with and control their unmanned vehicles,” he added.

Blue Ring Imaging is known for its OctoView mixed reality software and OctoCAM multi-view, 360-degree camera which can improve situational awareness and the ability to detect objects.

The first new product that will be developed from the partnership will be a smart camera that VideoRay will use as the main camera on its Mission Specialist underwater robot products.

VideoRay’s Mission Specialist robots are used in underwater missions to assist first responders, object search and recovery, infrastructure examination, scientific research and to support national security.

One of the robots has been selected to help the U.S. Navy with underwater mine detection and disposal.

Read more about the acquisition between VideoRay and Blue Ring and the use of AI technology to enhance unmanned operations in Times Herald.

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