3D Research Selected as Technology Partner for the DEXTIMUS Project

3D Research has been selected as a technology partner in the DEXTIMUS project, a strategic initiative promoted by the National Underwater Dimension Cluster (PNS) and focused on the development of advanced solutions for marine and underwater robotics.

Led by Saipem, a global leader in the engineering and construction of large-scale onshore and offshore infrastructures, the project aims to develop a fully electric robotic manipulator capable of operating at depths of up to 3,000 meters and interacting with both Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).
The system is designed to operate across different environments, from shallow waters to deep sea, and in multiple operational modes, supporting activities such as underwater maintenance, inspection, and the handling of small objects.

Within the DEXTIMUS project, 3D Research contributed to the development and implementation of digital twin technologies for the control of complex robotic systems, leveraging platforms such as ROS (Robot Operating System) and Unity 3D. These tools enable realistic virtual simulations to design, test, and optimize the behavior of underwater manipulators, helping reduce development time and costs while improving system reliability in real operational conditions.

Participation in the DEXTIMUS project marks an important milestone in the growth of 3D Research’s Marine Robotics division, creating new opportunities for collaboration and technology transfer in support of innovation, research, and the sustainable development of underwater environments.