PowerRayThe underwater robot has been officially launched, and foreign media have weighed in with their reviews.
Beijing time4on the12th and15th of the month, PowerVision Technology successively unveiled its first underwater robot productPowerRayLittle Ray, and announced its official launch for sale in Europe and North America.PowerRayThe launchnot only dominated the headlines of foreign tech media, but also garnered significant attention from outdoor and even fashion publications.
At the launch event, PowerVision prepared an exciting underwater demonstration and interactive session. The attending media, after watching the live demos and participating in the interactions, offered more detailed user experiences and more objective evaluations. Before the domestic launch begins, let’s take a look at what foreign media had to say aboutPowerRay.
Expansion:PowerRayis the ultimate robot for consumers who want to explore the underwater world.
“PowerRayis the ultimate robot for those who want to explore the underwater world. Whether for professional or recreational use, the Little Ray can be used to capture underwater photos and become a new companion on fishing trips.PowerRayPaired with theVRglasses co-developed with Zeiss, users can enjoy a first-person view of the seabed, experiencing an immersive virtual reality.”
Heise:PowerRayThe Little Ray is exquisitely crafted.
“6400Its battery, with a capacity of [milliampere-hours], can achieve a maximum speed endurance of1hours, and at slower speeds,4it can last even longer.PowerRayIt comes equipped with glasses co-developed with Zeiss,VRwhich allow users to view the underwater world from a first-person perspective, delivering an immersive virtual experience. The Little Ray is exquisitely crafted, and at first glance, its shape resembles that of a space shuttle.”
When exploring other areas of marine life, one inevitable issue is the impact on the organisms.EngadgetA reporter from [publication] professionally and attentively noted the effect of the Little Ray’s underwater movement on marine life in terms of lighting:
Engadget:PowerRayThe light is comfortable and does not disturb the fish in the water.
“At the launch event for the Little Ray held this week at the San Francisco Aquarium, we got to see this latest underwater robot product from PowerVision. The light seemed quite comfortable, and they moved quietly and performed in the aquarium without any sudden movements that would startle the fish. The fish didn’t seem to notice it at all.”
The video screenshots are fromengadget
It’s worth mentioning that after the release of this underwater robot by PowerVision in Germany, media from other European countries also began to pay attention to it. The editor found that recently, tech media in countries such as France and Arab nations have also published numerous reports aboutPowerRay. If winning multiple Best in Show awards atCESfirst drew the attention of tech media worldwide to this product, then the live demonstrations at the launch event and the start of official sales have shown more media the potential of this product to open up the underwater market, leading to a natural influx of coverage.
BFMTV: The accessory combinations expand thePowerRayusage scenarios.
French TV stationBFMTVprovided more information about the usage scenarios of the Little Ray in their report: “AlthoughPowerRayoffers a fairly competitive price, it’s not just a gimmick. Its basic functions can help people discover the joys of rarely visited underwater realms. By selecting accessory combinations, its functionality extends—whether for underwater search and rescue, identifying sources of river disturbances, or covering underwater sports events, it can be utilized.”
The solution currently offered by PowerVision is to connect a50—70mtransmission cable to the plug located in the middle of the body. PowerVision explains that this cable serves two purposes: first, it enables wired communication via the cable to transmit operation commands and video data, addressing the“challenging transmission environment.”The second purpose is for rescue, because if a large fish comes along and takes the bait carried by the drone, the device could be dragged away and lost at the bottom of the sea.
Therefore, the rope allows the angler to manually guide the drone and also feel whether a fish has been hooked. (Excerpted from an Economist report)
Zheng Weifeng, the founder of PowerVision,&CEOsaid in a media interview at the launch event: “PowerVision is actively seeking a solution to overcome the challenges of cable-controlled underwater robots to achieve free movement. When the cable is disconnected, the machine can automatically rise and float to the surface.”
At the same time, many international media outlets also reported on Zheng Weifeng’s explanation of the fishing functionality of the Little Ray: “The purpose of using the Little Ray is not to catch more fish, but to visualize the fishing experience. Traditional fishing methods might catch many juvenile fish, whereas with the Little Ray, you can clearly see what kind of fish are approaching the bait, thus helping protect juvenile fish. It also allows you to observe the interesting behaviors of fish underwater.”
It must be said that PowerVision’s newly launched underwater robot product combines underwater photography, fishing, and immersiveVRCombining multiple functions in one device, it covers most scenarios of human interaction with the underwater world, representing a transformative development in underwater exploration, with a market potential that cannot be overlooked.
It is understood that,PowerRaythe launch event in Beijing will be held on4[month]26[day], where we can expect to see more detailed information about the product. At that time, PowerVision will also announce thePowerRaydomestic price, so by then everyone should have a clearer idea of whether to bring this underwater robotic fish home.