Scubster Wet Submarine Craft
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The Scubster Wet Submarine Craft is a revolutionary project that began in 2009, merging the realms of underwater exploration and technological innovation. Gaining significant recognition, the Scubster team showcased their unique underwater vehicle at the 11th International Submarine Race in Bethesda Naval Surface Warfare, USA, in 2011, securing the Innovation award. This craft is distinguished by its exceptional maneuverability, facilitated by two independently rotating propellers controlled via two levers. This design allows the Scubster to perform all movements with only two drives, setting it apart as the only submarine with such capability.
The development journey of the Scubster included a human-powered version tested from 2009 to 2011, culminating in an electric-driven version from 2011 to 2015 with a 2-hour range. By July 2015, the team successfully demonstrated the Scubster’s technological advantages and maneuverability, proving its capacity for dives up to 60 meters, accessible even to divers with disabilities.
The craft, at 3 meters long and weighing 30 kilos when empty, features dual 10 kilo engines, two 15 kilo battery packs, a carbon hull, and a cockpit made from PMMA. It is designed for single-person launch, enabling the transport of security equipment for exploration dives, including video equipment and powerful dive lights. This submarine stands as a powerful tool for archaeological research, ambulance services, police, underwater work, coast guards, and scientific research.
Scubster’s innovation and potential have been recognized globally, inviting industrial and financial partners to join the project. The aim is to further develop the Scubster for enhanced efficiency in scientific and archaeological research and various diving missions, expanding its impact in the underwater exploration field.
The Scubster Wet Submarine Craft Fleet
Scubster Wet Submarine Craft - Pub
The Scubster Wet Submarine Craft – Pub, a pedal-powered submarine, measuring 3.5 meters in length, this hermetically sealed vessel requires the operator to be equipped with an oxygen tank and mask for underwater exploration. The inventor previously invented a pedal-powered dirigible and a watercraft bicycle, designed the Scubster to move four times faster than a diver, enhancing the underwater exploration experience significantly. Its distinct maneuverability, achieved through two independently rotating propellers controlled by levers, makes the Scubster unique in its ability to perform all movements with just two drives. Aimed at a wide range of applications including archaeological research, law enforcement, coast guard operations, and scientific exploration, the Scubster has been recognized for its innovative design and functionality, winning the Innovation award at the 11th International Submarine Race in Bethesda Naval Surface Warfare, USA, in 2011. Developed with a focus on enhanced maneuverability and operational flexibility, the Scubster marks a significant step forward in the realm of underwater vehicles.
Scubster Wet Submarine Craft - Nemo
A French visionary and adventurer has been at the forefront of developing low-energy transportation methods both above and underwater. This inventor is renowned for creating the Scubster, a pedal-powered submarine that clinched the Innovation award in 2011 at the US Navy’s research center in Bethesda. Not stopping there, the inventor further developed an electric version of the submarine, showcasing a commitment to innovation. He gave the name Scubster Wet Submarine Craft – NEMO for this innovation. Beyond underwater exploration, this pioneer also ventured into aerial innovation with the Aérosail, a wind-propelled balloon, aiming to make cruise flights a future possibility. With a rich background that includes leading a military captive balloon program and planning a dirigible crossing, the inventor’s work spans various fields. The Nemo project, a three-meter-long electric submarine, is a testament to their dedication to combining functional innovation with environmental consciousness.