Cougar-XTi
The Cougar-XTi is a work-class electric remotely operated vehicle (ROV) manufactured by Saab Seaeye, designed for subsea tasks including survey, inspection, and light construction work. Rated to 2000 meters depth and equipped with six 500V DC thrusters, it is piloted via tether with autopilot assistance features.
Overview and Use Cases
The Cougar-XTi is an electric work-class ROV developed by Saab Seaeye for subsea operations. The vehicle is designed to support multiple operational domains including survey work, inspection and repair maintenance (IRM), drill support, light construction, and salvage operations. It operates under tether control with a human pilot directing the vehicle from a surface control station.
Key Capabilities
- Depth Rating: 2000 meters
- Propulsion: Six 500V DC thrusters
- Control Architecture: Built around the iCON™ distributed intelligent control ecosystem
- Pilot Assistance: Autopilot functions including heading hold, depth hold, altitude hold, and station keeping
- Control Method: Tether-operated with human pilot; remote telepresence from shore is identified as a future development item rather than current capability
- Tooling Interface: Quick-change tooling skids enabling modular equipment configuration
Specifications
The vehicle integrates industry-standard sensor interfaces alongside hydraulic and electric tooling compatibility. Electric tooling options include Saab Seaeye's eManip and eM1-7 systems. The Cougar-XTi has been documented in operational deployments equipped with dual 5-function manipulator arms, providing dexterous work capabilities for subsea tasks.
Applications
Operational applications include:
- Subsea survey and inspection operations
- Inspection and repair maintenance (IRM) activities
- Drill support operations
- Light construction and intervention tasks
- Salvage operations
Manufacturer
The Cougar-XTi is manufactured by Saab Seaeye, which is part of the Saab Group. Saab Seaeye was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Fareham, UK.
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