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HyperCam – 6,000 m Underwater Hyperspectral Imaging Camera

The HyperCam is the only commercially available hyperspectral camera engineered for full-ocean-depth (6,000 m) operations and real-time AI analysis at survey speed, with a patent pending, variable-temperature lighting system.

While conventional cameras only show you what the seafloor looks like, the HyperCam reveals what it is actually made of. Every pixel carries a complete spectral fingerprint from 400 to 2500 nm letting embedded AI classify polymetallic nodules, cobalt-rich crusts, sulfides, rare-earth muds, and chemical pollutants with >95 % accuracy — instantly, on the vehicle, without ever touching the bottom.

Key advantages in one compact, pressure-tolerant module:

  • True hyperspectral (490 bands, 5 nm resolution) — not multispectral
  • Real-time mineral and habitat maps streamed to the surface while you tow or fly at 3–4 knots
  • Zero post-processing delay — results are ready the moment you recover the vehicle
  • Non-invasive with only minimal actual sampling and retrieval
  • Seamless integration on ROVs, AUVs, tow sleds, and manned submersibles

    We build to specification, contact our sales team today at info@benthicspectral.com for a custom quote and delivery estimate.

Housing Material

Depth

Housing Color (Aluminum only)

Hyperspectral Range

PRODUCT INFO

  • Spectral Range: 400-1000 and 1000-2500 nm (VNIR-SWIR), >200 bands

  • Specs: 620 combined spatial pixels, 490 combined spectral channels, 170 fps

  • Real-Time Al: Onboard spectral unmixing identifies polymetallic nodules, cobalt crusts, and sulfides with 95%+ accuracy

  • Depth Rated: 6,000 m stainless steel, aluminum or titanium housing

  • Output: HDMI, GigE Output to Fiber Optic

SHIPPING INFO

All in-stock AbyssaLite and AbyssalCam units ship within 3–5 business days of cleared payment from our Michigan facility. HyperCam and complete Deep Ocean Surveyor systems are built-to-order with typical lead times of 8–12 weeks (confirmed at purchase). Domestic U.S. shipments travel via insured FedEx Ground or Freight with tracking included and signature required. International orders are shipped DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) to most countries we cover duties, taxes, and customs clearance so you only pay the quoted price. All pressure-housing products receive a final 1.2× rated-depth hyperbaric test and calibration before packing, and are shipped in custom-fitted, waterproof Pelican or SKB cases. Expedited and white-glove delivery options are available on request. Shipping is free on orders over $25,000 within the continental U.S. Contact us for accurate quotes to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, or offshore platforms.

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