Gujarat: AMC introduces underwater robotic device for 200-metre deep search operations

Apr 20, 2025

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), April 20, 2025 (ANI): Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) introduced a robotic device capable of carrying out underwater search operations at depths of up to 200 metres. AMC plans to procure the equipment, known as a Deep Trekker remote-operated vehicle (ROV), for future use. The robot is equipped with a camera and a mechanical grabber and can be operated remotely. It can perform search tasks in low-visibility conditions and retrieve objects weighing up to 100 kilograms. This will provide more assistance to the authorities in crime-related investigations when items or bodies are discarded underwater. Currently, the absence of such equipment in the fire department requires divers or even firefighters to manually search underwater, often during night time or in complex conditions. With the addition of this robotic system, the department aims to increase its response capability with more procurement in process.