Independent Robotics

Amphibious autonomous underwater vehicles for research and commercial applications

Independent Robotics is a McGill University spinoff that manufactures the Aqua2, an amphibious six-legged autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) capable of operating on land and underwater to depths of 36.5 m (120 ft). The aluminum-bodied robot weighs 16.5 kg and runs for up to five hours per charge. Applications include dive assistance, environmental monitoring, aquaculture inspection, and locomotion research. The company serves research institutions and commercial clients in Canada and internationally, with pricing starting at US$110,000.