"ROVs can significantly aid divers in conducting underwater inspections," SeaVision Technologies' Jenny Taylor said.
"ROVs increase safety whenever their use precludes the need for divers and through pre-dive reconnaissance when dives are unavoidable.
"The AC-ROV has a total weight of 18 kilograms, so one person can easily deploy the system in less than three minutes.
"Not only can it be carried in one hand, it can also be controlled with one hand, leaving your other one free to tend to the tether, take notes or operate the manipulator."
A custom designed laser scaling system can also be fitted to the AC-ROV to produce and record detailed images in very low visibility or darkness.
Two variable intensity parallel laser beams are directed onto any target, giving an exact indication of scale.
ATSA provides specialised ROV support and services for systems including the Saab Double Eagle, which is in operation with the Royal Australian Navy.