Russia unveils underwater swarm drones for oil and gas exploration — USC could control groups of 'up to 1,000 devices' for ship repair and more

Russian underwater robots could reach offshore accidents within hours, not days

USC says robotic systems could handle most routine underwater inspections

The robots inspect hulls, propellers, and rudders while ships remain stationary

Russia's United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) has introduced a new line of underwater robotic systems built for oil, gas, and maritime repair operations.

The robots were shown at a recent St. Petersburg conference dedicated to technologies for the energy, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors.

Corporate representatives described the systems as…