DeepWater Exploration

11/27/2025

The standard for underwater vision has changed. Introducing the new imaging system from DeepWater Exploration, designed to deliver unprecedented clarity and real-time 3D data for the most demanding subsea applications.

standard for underwater vision has changed. Introducing the new imaging system from DeepWater Exploration, designed...

06/27/2023

Dive into a new era of underwater vision with the exploreHD Heavy! Unmatched low light performance, dynamic range, and extreme depth rating of 950 meters thanks to its groundbreaking features. Capture stunning moments with the Sony STARVIS sensor and 316 stainless steel casing. Pair it with our cutting-edge DWE OS software for endless possibilities - from advanced computer vision to multi-stream capabilities with low latency. Say goodbye to limitations and hello to a world of innovation!

03/08/2023

Introducing the most advanced subsea machine vision system on the market - the exploreHD Heavy and DWE OS software! Are you tired of low-quality underwater footage and limited computer vision capabilities? Look no further than the exploreHD Heavy, the ultimate upgrade from its predecessor.

With a groundbreaking back side illuminated sensor that uses Sony's STARVIS technology, the exploreHD Heavy offers unparalleled low light performance and dynamic range. Its 316 stainless steel casing and sapphire crystal front element provide incredible resistance to galvanic corrosion and scratches. Plus, with our patent-pending technology, it can withstand depths of up to 1000 meters.

But the exploreHD Heavy isn't just a camera - it's a game-changer for subsea engineering and robotics. Its advanced computer vision capabilities bridge the gap between autonomy and underwater robots, and when paired with the DWE OS software, the possibilities are endless.

With DWE OS, you can take full control of your exploreHD Heavy camera, adjusting brightness, contrast, exposure, backlight compensation, TrueColor, and more. Plus, the exploreHD Heavy and DWE OS software work seamlessly together, allowing for advanced multi-stream capabilities of up to 7 cameras at the same time with low latency and bandwidth.

Say goodbye to limitations and hello to endless possibilities with the exploreHD Heavy and DWE OS software. Elevate your underwater computer vision experience today and explore a whole new world of possibilities. Join the revolution in subsea machine vision - request a quote or demo today at the link below!

https://dwe.ai/products/explorehd-heavy-subsea-underwater-camera-for-machine-vision-1

07/19/2022

In collaboration with the gracious team at the USS Midway Museum, we at DeepWater Exploration are excited to show you our first use of the exploreHDs on the hull of a ship.

To demonstrate the exploreHD's low-light capabilities, the ROV/underwater drone was deployed under the shadow cast by the ship's stern, without the use of external lights. Despite this, it is still possible to see patches of tubeworms growing, as well as identifying the various layers of paint on the hull!

We would like to thank the USS Midway Museum for allowing us to collect footage of their hull. If you haven't been, you won't regret checking out one of America's most unique aircraft carrier museums!

more information:https://exploredeepwater.com/

06/30/2022

Introducing the HDcam 2.0!

Featuring a new housing design that improves on cooling, durability and overall performance.

Additionally, the new housing is crafted from beautifully machined and anodized out of 6061-T6 aluminum.

The housing features a standard tripod thread on the bottom and additional mounting options to suit your needs.

Our firmware for the camera, one designed for highest quality and another that uses advance H264 standard profile settings to reduce bandwidth to 10Mb/s, so you can stream multiple cameras at once!

The HDcam 2.0 is available worldwide and shipping now!

Learn more about this exciting product on our website!

05/08/2022

Our passion for uncompromised image quality for marine robotics is the simple philosophy behind the exploreHD Underwater USB Camera. This UVC compliant camera is the first of its kind to feature a high definition USB output while achieving a waterproof rating of IP69K. With the use of a modern Sony EXMOR sensor, this camera will be able to see in low light conditions like never before. Thanks to advanced automated exposure and white balance adjustments, this camera produces accurate colors and a pleasing natural image. With H.264 compression technology, multiple cameras can be connected at once and streamed via ethernet without major quality loss or latency. This makes our camera the perfect choice for advanced multi-cam ROV/AUV setups.

https://exploredeepwater.com/

04/24/2022

The exploreHD 2.0, featuring an anodized aluminum housing and a patent pending glass assembly. With our new plug and play software, easily plug this camera on any Linux based computer and stream it automatically with our driver software. To buy or learn more, feel free to checkout our site at www.dwe.ai!

03/18/2022

Today we are introducing a revolutionary software for cameras that will change the way that USB cameras are stream for underwater robotics! It installs alongside ArduSub Companion and provides user the ability to finely tune settings on the camera such as bitrate, H.264, and VBR (Variable Bitrate).

Adjusting bitrate will reduce the data streamed on the camera while turning on VBR will maximize the bitrate, providing users with the best quality video. We will be adding more features and camera support to this software in our next release!

Installation Instructions:

https://github.com/DeepwaterExploration/exploreHD_Controls

02/10/2022

Introducing the exploreHD 2.0!

Featuring a new housing design that improves on reliability, durability, and lens performance such as vignetting.

Additionally, the new housing is shorter, making it easier to install at different angles.

We are also introducing two new firmware for the camera, one designed for highest quality and another that uses advance H264 standard profile settings to reduce bandwidth to 10Mb/s (designed for streaming multiple exploreHD at once).

Customers can now choose the firmware from our DWE Firmware Loader application, available for free on our site.

The new exploreHD 2.0 will be ready to ship by the 20th of February!

Learn more about these exciting changes on our website!
https://exploredeepwater.com/

01/11/2022

After a customer request to use WetLink Penetrators on their cameras, DeepWater Exploration is stoked to report the 4.5mm WLP works on the exploreHD underwater camera cable! Now plug and play (!) with ArduSub, Companion, and Q Ground Control, this camera has an open-source driver, allowing up to four cameras to be connected and streamed at once!

We are super excited to hear WLPs are being shared and requested throughout the industry, and even more excited for potential collaborations with stellar companies like DeepWater Exploration.

What cables have you used with a WLP we don't even know about yet?! 🧐

12/16/2021

The Fiber to Ethernet Converter Board is now in stock! Unlike other Fiber to Ethernet converter, they are designed specifically for ROV use cases. Their form factor is just under 3 by 2 inches (smaller than the Raspberry Pi!). They use high efficient power converters that draws less than 1W of power when transmitting gigabit (Tested with 3Km Range Transceivers). We now also offer the transceivers as a kit.

Learn More Here!
https://exploredeepwater.com/products/ethernet-fiber-converter