Voyis, a developer of underwater laser scanners and 4K stills cameras for subsea inspections and surveys, has released the Discovery Stereo Perception Series, a new class of subsea stereo vision systems.
The Discovery Stereo Perception Series is designed to enhance vehicle piloting awareness and support autonomous underwater operations through real-time 3D perception.
The push toward autonomous subsea operations is increasing, but current sensing technologies have limitations. Forward-looking sonar systems provide long-range detection and obstacle avoidance but lack the spatial resolution required for close-range navigation and precise manipulation. Meanwhile, traditional monocular-camera systems do not offer the 3D depth perception required for reliable autonomous behaviors.
The Discovery Stereo Perception Series addresses this gap. It functions as the visual system for subsea vehicles, replacing conventional single-camera configurations with stereo imaging and real-time 3D depth perception. Voyis’ new system combines wide-angle stereo cameras with onboard processing to generate dense depth maps and live point clouds. This enables spatial awareness in complex subsea environments.
This new series is available in two models, the P300 and the P3000, to accommodate different depth ratings and platform requirements. Both models provide wide field-of-view stereo imaging with onboard depth computation optimized for real-time performance.
Integrated with subsea platforms, the system delivers low-latency video for piloting together with high-quality still imagery and true-scale depth data. This enables operators to more accurately position vehicles, track proximity to subsea assets, and maintain clear situational awareness during operations. With depth perception processed onboard the vehicle, the system also supports capabilities including station keeping, manipulator assistance, and the development of autonomous control frameworks.
Voyis’ Discovery Perception Series supports photogrammetric workflows for general 3D estimation. Stereo imagery captured by the system can be processed to produce indicative 3D models, enabling operators to assess object size, geometry, and relative change over time. This allows visual screening and prioritization in applications where certified inspection accuracy is not required.
Chris Gilson, CEO of Voyis, commented, “The Discovery Perception Series represents the next stage in subsea vehicle vision. After supporting hundreds of high-accuracy inspection and survey projects worldwide, we recognized that autonomy cannot rely on sonar or single-camera systems alone. By delivering real-time stereo perception directly on subsea platforms, we are enabling vehicles not only to see the environment, but to understand it spatially. This is a foundational step toward reliable subsea autonomy.”
Voyis launched the Discovery Inspection Series three years ago, setting a new benchmark for subsea stereo imaging and 3D inspection. Since then, Discovery systems have been used in hundreds of survey projects worldwide across a wide range of Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) platforms and subsea environments. Through these deployments, the company has further established its role in subsea stereo camera technology, while gaining valuable insight into the operational challenges encountered by vehicle manufacturers, offshore operators, and robotic developers.
With the release of the Discovery Stereo Perception Series, Voyis continues to advance underwater optical sensing technologies, helping expand vehicle capability, improve operational awareness, and support the development of next-generation subsea robotics.
