NASA/Kennedy Space Center Speaker Shares Story of How VideoRay ROV Keeps Him Out of Alligator's Jaws

Press Conference 11am, February 15, 2001, Booth 3968 at Miami Boat Show

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Miami International Boat Show, Miami, FL, February 13, 2001 - VideoRay, the manufacturer of the world's smallest ROV (remotely operated vehicle), is holding a press conference on Thursday, February 15 at 11am in booth 3968 at the Miami Boat Show. The featured speaker is Steve Van Meter, a Hazardous Duty Robotics Specialist from NASA/Kennedy Space Center, who uses the VideoRay ROV to explore the waters around NASA/Kennedy Space Center.

Van Meter recently encountered a large Florida alligator that went tether-to-teeth with the 8-pound ROV, which is used by scientists and boat-owners alike to see and explore underwater. Van Meter will show never-seen-before video footage of the gator's attack and discuss how VideoRay is a safe alternative to putting people in the water.

For Comments:
Steve Van Meter, Hazardous Duty Robotics Specialist, NASA/Kennedy Space Center, FL; PH: 321-867-7287, email: steven.vanmeter-1@ksc.nasa.gov

Scott Bentley, President, VideoRay LLC, 400 Eagleview Boulevard, Exton, PA 19341 USA
PH: 610-458-3001, e-mail: scott.bentley@videoray.com
www.videoray.com

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