China tests ROV capable of severing cables at 3,500 meters
NewsBytes | April 21, 2026 3:43 PM CST
ROV uses diamond coated grinding wheel
This device uses high-tech gear like electro-hydrostatic actuators and a diamond-coated grinding wheel for super-precise work underwater.
It can fix or cut cables and might even help build pipelines someday.
While some worry about broader security uses, engineer Hu Haolong says it's all about boosting China's "blue economy" and helping the country step up as a major maritime player.
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