This successful project for Can-Dive involved a structural frame and drive mechanism to deliver an 18 foot long drill/anchor bolt. This system included an underwater hydraulic power supply, thrusters, controls, a suction cup to hold onto the iceberg and a variable buoyancy system.

For 20th Century Fox, the WSM team developed several systems that were featured in the award winning film, "The Abyss."

• HELMET - A unique diving helmet was designed by our group for this project. This functional helmet met the appearance requirements of the studio and contained several innovative features including a servo demand regulator system, noise cancelling communications, automatic purging and actor lighting.
• ABYSS BACKPACK - WSM developed a futuristic diver backpack that provided breathing air, power for the helmet mounted light, buoyancy contrtol and a system which enabled the users to refill the air tanks while underwater, thus extending set shooting time.

The half size version of our state-of-the-art product, THE ARM, involved innovative designs and packaging of active components in a miniature configuration.  This resulted in a 66% weight reduction with greatly improved performance.

This advanced controller was developed for use with any WSM manipulator system to provide control links over long distances.  Currently the US Navy is using these systems to link manipulators on Remote Operated Vehicles that can operate in excess of 20,000 feet away from the surface support ship.  The DDP local and remote units are coupled with either fiber optics, twisted pair or coaxial cable.  Intrared or RF links are available.  The TEACH/REPEAT option adds automation and robotic function to the DDP.