ROVs can cost anywhere from a few thousand to several million dollars. It can be confusing to determine what is right for you with such a broad range of options. Spending more typically means adding capabilities, but does not mean it is necessarily a better fit for the job.
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How much you should spend on an ROV is heavily dependent on the expected typical usage and core task functions. You can begin by evaluating the most integral functions for your project and choosing the most economical package to fit those requirements.
To create an ROV suited for industrial settings, different builds can accommodate add-ons like USBL, DVL, environmental sensors, and sonar. These features provide enhanced automation, tracking, vision, and depth features, but can come with a high cost ceiling and aren’t always required for the project at hand. Navigation packages utilizing DVL and USBL can cost $20,000 to $100,000 or more, depending on range and precision, while implementing sonars can range from $6,000 to $300,000.
Simple inspections in still water may not need these high end features, and would better benefit from lower cost basic packages, designed for getting underwater visuals quickly and easily.
There are different categories of Remotely Operated Vehicles:
Mini and micro class ROVs are swimming cameras that are great options for fast and effective eyes underwater. These can range from a few thousand dollars to $40,000 depending on the sophistication of the model and add-ons.
Inspection and Observation Class ROVs differentiate by equipping more advanced sensors, samplers, and tools, to expand into industrial applications. Their prices can range between $15,000 and $250,000.
Light Work Class and Work Class ROVs are large, crane deployed ROVs, typically with great depth capabilities (thousands of meters), powerful manipulator arms capable of construction, welding, and more. These ROVs are best suited for heavy industrial use, and range from $250,000 up to millions of dollars, and often require specialized operation training, heavy support equipment, and vessels.
Avoid letting a high price suggest quality, or assuming that the lowest price will get the job done. Establishing the right budget starts with clearly defining the expected outcomes for the job at hand. When it comes to underwater ROVs, price is just one of many factors to consider.
ROVs are incredibly versatile tools, capable of a wide range of tasks. Because of this, there are a variety of features and add-ons that can be extremely beneficial for some industries, yet lackluster for others. The best ROV for the job is dependent on variables like the intended tasks, portability, average currents, water clarity, and depth requirements.
Evaluate what features are most important to your industry’s daily tasks. ROVs are capable of equipping add-ons such as environmental sensors, thickness gauges, positioning systems, sonar, cleaning tools, and more. Identify what is needed for your particular project, and then select the most cost effective, appropriate model and package to fit those needs.
Depending on the amount of travel or operational maneuvering, such as carrying an ROV to the top of a water tank, it’s important to consider the form factor of an ROV. Mini ROVs can fit into a single case for air travel as a checked bag, and are light enough to be carried while climbing a ladder. Larger observation or work class ROVs may come with additional features, but could be completely unusable for remote work environments.
Still water environments like water tank inspections will have little to no current, making it ideal for mini ROVs to conduct inspections. For offshore or high current situations, more advanced observation class models are required for enhanced control through stronger currents.
A mini ROV like the DTG3 or PHOTON can handle currents up to 1-2 knots for general inspection tasks, providing reliable control in moderate conditions. For currents between 1-3 knots, the increased power of the PIVOT or REVOLUTION allows for effective maneuvering and stability.
However, it’s not just the size or power alone of the ROV that determines its ability to work in current. An ROV that utilizes sensor fusion will maximize its positioning capabilities through its intuitive software. Just like people, ROVs can work smarter, not harder.
Ideally, an imaging sonar would be on every ROV. It’s an incredibly helpful tool for most missions as it helps identify large objects from distances up to 120m (394 ft), and provides clarity on objects through murky water. The reality is that imaging sonars can cost upwards of $20,000 or more, making it a significant investment. To make sonar more accessible, Deep Trekker recently introduced the C550, a capable and affordable sonar priced at $10,000. Of course, not every project or application needs a sonar to be effective. In clear water, or if operations are in an enclosed area where it is easy to get visual references (such as under the hull of a ship or in a water storage tank), then you can likely conduct a successful mission without sonar.
Typical usage within aquaculture includes net and mooring inspections and maintenance, mort pushing, and environmental sampling. Simple inspections can be completed with a basic mini ROV setup, but adding USBL positioning or Heading/Depth Sensors will help provide location information for points of interest. This creates a more robust inspection system and cuts down on dive times by offering exact positioning on breaches or other points of interest.
A grabber arm can also be implemented for object retrievals, or be used to utilize tools like net patch kits, mort diggers, or water quality sensors to build a dissolved oxygen profile. The DTG3 or PHOTON Package and PIVOT Smart are commonly used as a cost effective ROV solution for these tasks.
For dam, intake, bridge, and piling inspections, it’s important to understand the typical operating water clarity. If the water is relatively calm and clear, a general visual inspection can be completed using a mini ROV such as the DTG3 or PHOTON.
If these inspections require more significant structure detail, or are being conducted in challenging environments (High current / murky water), it may be beneficial to purchase a more powerful ROV with sonar functions. The DTG3 and PHOTON Package or PIVOT Expert with M sonar are most commonly purchased for civil engineering applications.
For Nuclear Power, internal tank inspections are often in clear water. Due to the inherent potential hazards when working with nuclear energy, having a precise visual is integral. Implementing high quality zoom cameras and enhanced 4K cameras are the key to successful nuclear inspections. Deep Trekker’s REVOLUTION ROV equipped with a 4K camera and zoom lens is a popular system for these types of inspections.
For Hydroelectricity, inspecting intakes or sluice gates for proper function may just require a basic visual. Mini ROVs such as the DTG3 and PHOTON can accomplish the inspection and can be the preferential option for working in tight spaces. Some dams with higher flow and murkier water conditions would be better suited for the more powerful REVOLUTION or PIVOT equipped with sonar. The DTG3 and PHOTON Package or PIVOT Expert with M sonar are the most commonly purchased models for Hydro.
For Offshore Wind, inspections are essential to ensure the safety and functionality of turbine foundations, monopiles, and subsea cables. Regular checks of these critical components are necessary to prevent corrosion, structural damage, and marine growth that can impact performance. The PIVOT or REVOLUTION are commonly deployed to inspect the monopile base, scour protection, and cable entry points. With advanced stabilization, sonar, and 4K UHD cameras, these ROVs can navigate strong currents, providing detailed visuals of welds, bolts, and areas prone to biofouling - helping offshore operators maintain turbine integrity and extend asset lifespan.
Target Search and Identification missions are far more effective with an imaging sonar. Having an ROV that can also tilt the sonar is a huge advantage, and Deep Trekker ROVs offer a distinct advantage by allowing operators to tilt the sonar, enabling them to adjust angles and optimize the field of view for any scenario. However if budget constraints are an issue, an ROV without a sonar is still a helpful tool for missions, as it still provides a method to quickly deploy eyes underwater.
Beyond the search and verification of a drowning victim or evidence thrown overboard, ROVs can also assist with victim recovery. Using an ROVs grabber claw, the operator can latch onto and retrieve the target by pulling back on the tether. The ROV pilot also has the option to place a carabiner with a line onto the target. For more sensitive retrievals, teams can also have the ROV hold in place on the target, and deploy divers to follow the tether down for extraction.
The REVOLUTION or PIVOT Expert with M are excellent ROV options for SAR missions. The M sonar offers high quality imagery at ranges up to 30m (98ft). Experienced operators do not identify targets from further than 30m away from the target. This vindicates the limited range of the M in comparison of the M750 and M370 sonars, since the tradeoff is enhanced clarity for superior identification. The interlocking jaws (small and large) are also useful add-ons for victim recoveries, as they are better suited for sensitive retrievals in comparison to the teeth of the grabber claw.
Vessel Inspections, Ship Husbandry, and Naval Damage Control are all common uses of ROVs in commercial diving. Whether it’s for emergencies, security, or maintenance, the first consideration during ship hull inspections is the strength of the opposing current. Mini ROVs may struggle in currents that observation ROVs such as the REVOLUTION and PIVOT can handle. Sonar can be a beneficial add-on for murky water conditions, or on larger ships to identify large defects or welded foreign objects.
ROVs are an effective method to add or enhance streams of business for a dive company, as some of their customers may prefer the ensured safety of ROV inspection. Having an ROV on hand provides more diverse service options to offer and market.
Many projects for commercial dive teams require pre-inspections, bid surveys to evaluate the project budget, or can benefit from having an extra set of eyes for dive monitoring. A simple mini ROV like the DTG3 or PHOTON can be a useful asset in this case.
ROVs can also be used to identify unexploded ordnance and mines underwater. Using an ROV that has an imaging sonar is key, similar to SAR. These missions can cover long distances, so utilizing USBL for position tracking and autopilot functionality is extremely helpful. The PIVOT NAV and REVOLUTION NAV with M750 imaging sonars are most popular in these cases, due to the long distance sonar capabilities and in-depth navigation features.
Common packages differ depending on the desired scenario of the inspection:
Deep Trekker offers a comprehensive lineup of ROVs to suit all of the above industry tasks on nearly any budget. With predesigned packages plus customizable add-ons, it’s easy to build the perfect ROV to fit your specific needs.
Deep Trekker’s ROV lineup includes the DTG3, PHOTON, PIVOT, and REVOLUTION.
The DTG3 is a mini observation-class underwater ROV built to deploy rapidly and quickly conduct visual inspections in underwater environments. Its lightweight design provides exceptional portability, but limits its power and feature capabilities, such as DVL sensor upgrades or an integrated tool platform. It operates using a three thruster design, meaning the operator will have to manipulate the pitch or yaw for vertical and lateral movements. The DTG3 is an excellent affordable option for simple underwater inspections.
The PIVOT and REVOLUTION are true observation class ROVs. Engineered with carbon fiber and stainless steel, the REVOLUTION delivers dramatic power, enhanced capabilities and inspiring performance in harsh conditions. The PIVOT offers a similar design to the REVOLUTION, but its scaled down size provides improved portability and maneuverability in tight spaces. Both models utilize six vectored thrusters to complete vertical and lateral movements, and come integrated with rotating tool platforms capable of carrying out a variety of tasks.
The PHOTON is a small-sized micro-ROV with the six thruster stability of the larger ROVs. The PHOTON is not the ideal platform for a large number of add-ons, and limits some of the features such as the ability to rotate the sonar or grabber like you can on the PIVOT or REVOLUTION, but still provides users with a capable experience in a smaller package and lower price.
The REVOLUTION ROV is the most powerful, intelligent, and stable ROV in the Deep Trekker lineup. Its six vectored thrusters provide unmatched control in harsh underwater conditions, and when combined with its 305m depth rating, makes it ideal for complex deep ocean missions.
The integrated camera and grabber arm can rotate up to 260 degrees. This wide range of view means seamless transitions of focus points. The pilot can look up during a hull inspection, rotate to scan a wall, pan along the seafloor, or get the best angle to manipulate an object, all without changing the ROVs position.
A favorite feature of many operators is the rotating capability when adding an imaging sonar. With this ROV add-on, you can adjust the angle to sweep targets and get precise viewing angles. Because of its stable design and vertical thrusters which enable lateral movements, the REVOLUTION provides excellent performance with USBL and sonar.
You can also rely on extended battery operating time from a full charge. Thanks to the quick-change battery system, it's also extremely easy to perform field battery changes in well under a minute.
"When everything was said and done, all three forebay inspections were completed 100% satisfactory, were done safer and faster, and with the innovation of using the REVOLUTION ROV vs. divers, has the ability to save my company millions for the investment of a few thousand into an ROV." - Thomas Griner, Operations Officer, Nuclear Power Facility, Midwest USA
The REVOLUTION Base package includes the BRIDGE integrated controller + SD Card. The ROV comes equipped with the 260 degree rotating camera head and grabber, LED floodlights and a 10cm laser scaler for accurate estimations of object sizes. The base package includes a battery set as well as a spare set to efficiently swap for extended missions.
The batteries take just 30 seconds to change and one and a half to three hours to recharge, meaning virtually endless power if you ladder charging between uses. If you prefer constant direct power, there is a direct power option for the REVOLUTION as well as the PIVOT ROVs.
The REVOLUTION Base package also includes a 300m tether on a tether reel but can be upgraded to 1 kilometer or more. To bring it all together, two rugged pelican carrying cases are included to house the whole system; providing excellent portability for such an advanced system.
The REVOLUTION NAV package takes everything in the base package and adds advanced piloting capabilities with USBL and DVL sensors. These sensors enable the ability to track the ROV on a map, log points of interest, draw a trail, plan missions, and even deploy autonomous routes with the Mission Planner feature.
This means, with the NAV package, operators can navigate to set targets and perform pre-programmed routes, allowing the pilot to focus on the camera and sonar feeds instead of operation.
On top of this, these sensors have the capability to enable ‘auto-depth’ from the seafloor, as well as produce GPX and CSV files to house location data during operation. The NAV package also includes a service parts kit and an extended two year warranty for a complete, comprehensive experience.
The REVOLUTION RECON package takes the NAV package to the next level. This package enhances shallow water inspections with dead reckoning, automatic station holding, and advanced navigation tools like the 2-jaw manipulator, SensorPod+, A50 DVL, and ROV GPS for precise underwater operations.
The RECON package allows pilots to track the ROV’s position, leaving trails and marking points of interest, which is especially beneficial in murky waters or strong currents.
The RECON package also includes a service parts kit and an extended two year warranty like the NAV package.
The REVOLUTION SAR Package is a fully equipped ROV solution offering police, fire departments, and other emergency services advanced sonar, rotating grabber, and superior stabilization for efficient and precise underwater search and recovery operations.
This fully loaded ROV setup is the ultimate choice for marine units, offering unmatched power, precision, and versatility for search and recovery missions. Equipped with advanced 260 degree rotating sonar and grabber head, Mission Planner software, and superior stabilization features, it delivers reliable performance in the most challenging underwater environments.
The SAR package also includes an extended two year warranty.
The PIVOT Smart package includes the BRIDGE integrated controller + SD Card. The ROV comes equipped with: the 220 degree rotating camera head, six precision thrusters, and LED floodlights to illuminate your targets.
The Smart package comes with a 100m tether on a reel and one battery for immediate operation. You will also receive two rugged Pelican carrying cases to house the entire system for enhanced portability. The Smart package is the ideal basic setup for visual inspections in higher current conditions while maintaining a lower total cost.
The PIVOT Expert package includes everything listed in the Smart package, and adds the 97 degree tilting tool platform. The tool platform is capable of housing a variety of add-ons, and comes included with a grabber claw as part of the package. Upgrading to the Expert package provides a 150m tether instead of the standard 100m and includes a spare battery set for quick swaps to maintain power on extended missions.
The PIVOT NAV Package is the most comprehensive package offered for the PIVOT. On top of everything included in the Expert package, it adds the same USBL and DVL sensors that enable the advanced navigation features of the REVOLUTION NAV.
USBL and DVL sensors enable you to track the ROV on a map, log points of interest and a trail, plan missions, and deploy autonomous routes via mission planner. These sensors also have the ability to produce comprehensive GPX and CSV data for reports. With the NAV package, you will also receive a service kit, 300m tether and two year extended warranty for peace of mind.
The PIVOT RECON Package, similar to the REVOLUTION RECON package, provides dead reckoning technology, automatic station holding, and the easiest position tracking for precise underwater tasks. Complete with SensorPod+, A50 DVL, ROV GPS, and spare batteries, it's designed to deliver maximum control and efficiency for demanding operations.
To support ongoing operations, the RECON Package also comes with a service parts kit and an extended two-year warranty, providing peace of mind and reliable support for your underwater missions.
The PIVOT SAR Package provides an all-in-one ROV solution tailored for police, fire departments, and emergency response teams. With its state-of-the-art sonar technology, tilting grabber arm, and exceptional stability, this package ensures efficient and accurate underwater search and recovery operations.
This package offers advanced capabilities with a 97-degree rotating grabber, sonar tilt platform, and DVL for automatic station keeping, allowing you to perform stable and accurate operations even in strong currents. Designed for search-and-rescue teams requiring enhanced control and efficiency, this complete solution enables seamless underwater victim recovery and precise sonar scanning in challenging conditions.
Additionally, the SAR Package is backed by an extended two-year warranty, offering assurance and reliability for your emergency response needs.
The DTG3 comes equipped with three thrusters and a patented pitch system that allows for flexible operations and rapid descent capabilities. The DTG3’s 270 degree rotating camera offers a massive range of view for ship hulls, sea floors, and everything in between, without any need to maneuver thrusters.
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The whole system fits into a single rugged Pelican case which can be taken as checked luggage during travel, making its portability unparalleled. At a price tag of $8,500USD, the DTG3 offers industrial quality accompanied by 5-star customer service at an aggressively competitive price.
“In the past 10 years, we’ve had 0 incidents, 0 accidents, 0 near-misses and it’s because we have a Deep Trekker ROV with us on every diving operation that we do.” - Dewald Venter, Operations Manager, Ven-Tech Subsea
The DTG3 package includes the intuitive BRIDGE integrated controller, 64GB SD Card, and an entire ROV system all out of a single case. This single case design allows you to take your commercial grade inspection system anywhere.
The DTG3 package comes standard with a 75m tether and tether reel. However, you can upgrade up to 200m on the included reel and can be increased up to 700m on a larger reel. The DTG3 also comes with three sets of LED floodlights to illuminate your focus point during complex or dark inspection scenarios.
The most common add-ons for the DTG3 include:
Deep Trekker offers easy to use, portable and affordable underwater ROVs, capable of handling an incredibly diverse list of tasks. Along with the ROVs, experienced senior ROV team members are only an or call away. When you buy an ROV from Deep Trekker, you buy the team, the ideas, the vision, and the support.
Our ROVs are designed by listening to our customers and reinventing to meet their needs. We are a group of innovators, creators, expert engineers, technologists and dreamers of the underwater world. Our team is committed to providing YOU with the best ROV to get the job done.
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After some tinkering in his garage, Rusty launched a Kickstarter in , and the result was our first thruster! Since then, Blue Robotics has developed hundreds of low-cost marine components. Our community has expanded to thousands of innovators and our BlueROV2 has explored waters off every continent. We’re on a mission to enable the future of marine robotics!
We are excited to introduce blueSTEAM Ahead, an innovative educational initiative designed to bring cutting-edge marine technology directly into the hands of educators and students. This program equips classrooms with the tools and curriculum necessary to unlock the mysteries of our blue planet, fostering a deep connection between students and their ocean environment. Just as telescopes and microscopes have unlocked the cosmos and the microscopic world, ROVs and other marine technologies offer unparalleled access into the ocean’s depths.
We gathered a team to explore existing science curriculums that incorporate underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and quickly recognized an opportunity to create hands-on, engaging content that connects marine technology with STEM education. So after a little more research, we made our own. Our curriculum touches on Ocean Literacy Principles and Next Generation Science Standards along with exposing students to the technology that’s out in the world right now. We want to help get the tools directly into the hands of the people that need them. Our curriculum is available for free here, but we know that getting started with marine robotics can be intimidating, so we’ve created this guide to help get you started!
Students at MATE ROV Competition
Introducing marine technology into your classroom can transform learning experiences, offering students hands-on engagement with real-world scientific tools. Whether you’re planning a one-hour lesson or a comprehensive year-long project, the possibilities are endless!
What do you imagine doing with your students using this technology? Below are some organizations, videos, and resources to inspire some applications your class may engage in! If you have additional ides to suggest, please let us know!
Environmental Sciences / Marine Biology / Chemistry Education:
BlueBoat being used to inspect a kelp farm
BlueROV2 after scooping up some sediment
Archaeology:
Citizen Science:
ODA event to clean up tires in Kailua Bay
The BlueROV2 is Blue Robotics’ flagship ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) with over 5,000 kits sold since its launch in . The BlueBoat USV (Uncrewed Surface Vessel) was introduced in late and has grown rapidly to become a popular platform for a variety of missions and applications.
Whether you are a biology teacher, a robotics club mentor, or just think this stuff is really cool, the build process is a great way for your students to learn about marine robotics and will give them new skills and experiences that will benefit them throughout their educational and professional careers.
Both the BlueROV2 and the BlueBoat are sold as kits that require assembly. The detailed Assembly Guides make it easy for students using basic skills and basic tools (no soldering required!), and if you need help or have a question, Blue Robotics Technical Support is just a message away.
We offer curriculum lessons that are standards based, modular and can be adapted to fit into your program.
If you prefer to have the vehicle assembled for you, we have a network of Blue Robotics Distributors who can help!
Assembling the BlueROV2 or BlueBoat can be done by students in STEM classrooms as educational lessons for designing, building, and applying marine technology in the real world. They are excellent platforms for future expansion and custom integration.
Blue Robotics products are great for introducing marine robotics to organizations that may already have robotics clubs or classes. Competitions like FIRST and VEX have become very popular, and clubs may be looking for new projects to help address the growing demand from students.
Once built, the vehicles will provide years of reliable service as tools for future STEM learning, community projects (e.g., coastal cleanups), and more.
Imagine your students working together assembling a BlueROV2 kit, testing and learning to pilot it in the pool, and then taking it out for a dive in your local ocean, lake, or river! Your BlueROV2 is a live window to the underwater world where students immerse themselves in the natural environment, conduct scientific experiments, and collect video and data for further analysis.
If you’re considering buying a BlueROV2 and would like to learn more, here’s our standard buyer’s guide with more product information.
BlueROV2 at Catalina Island Marine Institute
The most affordable BlueROV2 kit we recommend getting started with includes the following:
These items can be easily added to your cart here! This kit costs approximately $4,995 with our 15% education discount.
You can also build your own BlueROV2 kit below:
The BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration Retrofit Kit provides the components needed to upgrade your ROV with two additional T200 Thrusters, external thruster guards, and additional buoyancy. This kit improves stability and control and is better for heavier payloads. This kit is approximately an extra $723 with our 15% education discount.
You can upgrade from a 50m length 1-twisted pair tether to a 100m heavy duty 4-twisted pair tether with ethernet, pre-installed WLP, and connectors. This tether is neutrally buoyant, has 300-350 lb breaking strength, and is embedded with water-blocking fibers to seal any leaks. This kit also includes the Fathom Spool for tether storage and management. The appoximate cost of this add-on is $1,338 with our 15% educational discount and can be easily added to your cart here!
You can also find all of our ROV-Ready Tether options below:
The Newton Gripper is the perfect addition to the BlueROV2 if you are looking to retrieve objects, grab downlines, etc. The approximate price is $578 with our 15% education discount.
The Sediment Sampler is also a great attachment for the Newton Gripper, which is capable of collecting up to 300cc at a time, perfect for collecting and testing sediment. The approximate price is $247 with our 15% education discount.
You can also upgrade your BlueROV2 by adding sensors like the Celsius temperature sensor, which is ideal for temperature profiling and lab experiments, or the Bar100 pressure sensor, which enables depth measurements down to meters, significantly expanding the capabilities of your projects.
The BlueBoat can be used as a platform for easy integration of additional devices, like weather monitoring equipment or cameras used for video observation and recording (above and below the surface). You can even do simple bottom mapping with our Ping Sonar Altimeter and Echosounder or hunt for objects with the Omniscan SideScan Sonar!
BlueBoat out for a cruise
The BlueBoat kit we recommend getting started with includes the following:
These items can be easily added to your cart here! This kit costs approximately $4,940 with our 15% education discount.
One of the fun things about the BlueBoat is it doesn’t have to be blue! We also offer it in Axolotl Pink, Garibaldi Orange, and Moray Green, so choose the color that best suits you and your school! All colors outside of blue will be around $85 more with the 15% education discount. You are able to build your own BlueBoat kit below:
The BlueBoat can be upgraded to included the Ping Sonar Altimeter and Echosounder, which is a great tool for depth measurement and simple bottom mapping. This add on kit includes:
And can be easily added to your cart here! This kit costs approximately $468 with the 15% education discount
The Cerulean Omniscan 450 Side Scan Sonar integrates with the BlueBoat to provide side scan sonar imaging to help you locate and identify underwater objects and map the seafloor. It is great for bottom surveying, detailed imaging, and object identification. This add-on kit includes:
And can be easily added to your cart here! This kit costs approximately $5,589 with the 15% education discount
These directional antennas replace the standard omnidirectional antenna on the BaseStation to boost its communication range. The Panel Antenna Kit provides a mid-range upgrade with a directional, 40-degree beamwidth and the Yagi Antenna Kit provides a long-range upgrade with a highly directional, 25-degree beamwidth. You can choose either option below:
If you’re looking for a hands-on DIY project for your class, you can use Blue Robotics components to build your own custom ROV. We supply the components like the thrusters, enclosures, and sensors, while you design the frame. Our modular parts make it easy to create an underwater vehicle that fits your goals, and we’ve put together this guide to help you figure out what parts to use!
ROV with custom frame and T200 Thrusters
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SeaMATE offers a range of hands-on STEM kits designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of marine technology and underwater robotics. These kits support a variety of skill levels—from beginners just learning to build and control an ROV to more advanced students exploring sensor integration and mission-based challenges. Each SeaMATE kit encourages problem-solving, teamwork, and applied engineering in real-world ocean environments.
The MATE Floats! Vertical Profiler Kit is a basic, non-floating kit designed to help SCOUT and NAVIGATOR teams explore the concept of vertical profiling floats and assist them in completing the MATE Floats! Task.
The AngelFish is a basic ROV kit that is designed to introduce students to ROV building.
The TriggerFish is an easy to construct ROV kit that moves from a switchbox controller to analog joystick control of four motors.
The SeaMATE Barracuda ROV Kit is an ROV kit featuring analog or digital joystick control of four motors. The kit consists of a control system, wires to receive and deliver power, and thrusters (motors, propeller adapters, and propellers). A frame is not included but can be purchased.
RoboNation provides high-impact STEM kits that empower students to engage with ocean engineering and autonomous systems through hands-on learning. These kits—-developed for classroom and extracurricular use–focus on the construction, operation, and programming of underwater vehicles. Ideal for educators looking to teach foundational concepts in physics, buoyancy, electronics, and coding.
The SeaPerch ROV Kit includes all of the parts needed to build and operate a SeaPerch Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). This kit is the perfect starting point for learning about ROV design, construction, and use as well as physics and electronics related to ROVs.
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