Technical diving equipment: a look into the future
The latest technological equipment in the world of diving and how it improves safety, performance and experience.
Technology is rapidly transforming diving, and what used to be the preserve of professionals has become available to advanced amateurs.
New smart computers
Air Integration Calculators
connect wirelessly to your cylinder and automatically show on your wrist screen the amount of air remaining and the time remaining at each depth.
HUD Calculators
Display data directly inside a diving mask like a pilot in an airplane. You don't need to raise your wrist anymore.
Rebreathers
It reprocesses exhaled air, removing carbon dioxide from it and reusing it. Provides ample air and produces fewer bubbles, making it ideal for photography.
DPV Diving Propulsion
Underwater scooters charge the diver forward effortlessly and allow exploration of remote areas in less time.
Upcoming Technology
- Oxygen decomposed directly from water is still experimental
- Underwater Augmented Reality Glasses
- Voice translation devices for clearer underwater communication
Technology in diving is a tool to enhance fun and safety. But the basic skill is always necessary.