As the hours tick by, the oxygen supply inside the missing Titan submersible is rapidly depleting, and rescue crews are running out of time. In a desperate attempt to save the crew, they are employing the advanced capabilities of the Victor 6000, a state-of-the-art deep-sea robot with unique capabilities to reach the wreckage.
Measuring an impressive ten feet, the Victor 6000 is a remote-controlled, yellow device designed to operate in the deepest waters, as far down as 6,000 meters. It is considered a flagship device for underwater operations and is equipped with dual hydraulic arms that can manipulate cables or anything else blocking the sub at the bottom of the ocean.
Although it is clear that Victor 6000 alone cannot lift the sub to the surface, the vehicle can undertake the essential visual exploration with video equipment. The hope is that it can reveal the location of the sub, and its robotic arms might be used to extract anything obstructing it.
The Odysseus 6k, another remotely controlled device, has also been sent to the search location, and authorities expect more equipment to arrive shortly.
Air support is proving to be a valuable asset in this rescue mission, with a Canadian P-3 playing a crucial role in detecting the distinct sounds that have made search efforts more efficient.
An ex-commanding officer of a submarine, Andy Coles, has warned that even if Victor 6000 reaches the sub, the passengers may have already died due to lack of oxygen and carbon dioxide poisoning. At 3,800 meters below sea level, the environment is incredibly cold, which is another serious threat to the lives of the passengers.
Regardless, the rescue operation continues. Although the Victor 6000 may not be capable of lifitng the sub up alone, the operators hope it can provide enough information to help the rescue teams extract the passengers and save their lives.
