Robot system SherpaUW: Tests with hybrid underwater rover in the maritime exploration hall

SherpaUW is a hybrid walking and driving exploration rover for subsea applications. The locomotive system consists of four legs with 5 active DoF each. Additionally, a 6 DoF manipulation arm is available. All joints of the legs and the manipulation arm are sealed against water. The arm is pressure compensated, allowing the deployment in deep sea applications. The actuators are rated for depths up to 100m without oil filling, while are rated for pressure compensated actuators. Possible areas of appl