[May 17, 2013] Research and Markets Adds Report: Global Underwater Robotics Market 2012-2016 Tweet May 17, 2013 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Underwater Robotics Market 2012-2016" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the growing need for undersea mining. The Global Underwater Robotics market has also been witnessing the emergence of smart underwater robots. However the limitations of underwater communication could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this market space include Atlas Maridan ApS, Bluefin Corp., and Deep Ocean Engineering Inc. Other vendors mentioned in the report are ECA Hytec SA, Inuktun Services Ltd., International Submarine Engineering Ltd., MacArtney Group, NeuroRobotics Ltd., Oceaneering International Inc., Perry Slingsby Systems Ltd., Schilling Robotics Inc., and Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd. TechNavio recognizes the following companies as the key players in the Global Underwater Robotics Market: Atlas Maridan ApS, Bluefin Robotics Corp. and Deep Ocean Engineering Inc. Commenting on the report, an analyst from TechNavio's Engineering team said: ''With the increasing adoption of underwater robots in both the private and public sectors, several market vendors and research institutions are developing smart underwater robots with additional capabilities. This is expected to provide market vendors with a competitive edge in the steadily growing market. The smart robot technology combines advanced features such as increased efficiency, high speed, portable design, efficient communication, energy efficiency, increased safety, and accident prevention measures. These advanced features offer substantial benefits over traditional robots. Furthermore, several vendors are focusing on developing environmentally-friendly robots in order to avoid any disturbance to aquatic animals.'' Research and Markets is a source for international market research reports and market data. Report information: researchandmarkets.com/research/32wjmv/global_underwater ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]