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VideoRay is a robotics company founded 1999, based in United States, developing 4 robots primarily in the Research category.
Inspection-class underwater ROVs for commercial and military missions
VideoRay builds compact remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) and modular underwater robotics systems, including the Mission Specialist Pro 5, Ally, Defender, and Wraith. Its systems are used for infrastructure inspection and other commercial, industrial, and military underwater operations across global markets.
Company facts
- HQ
- Pottstown, United States
- Founded
- 1999 · 27 yrs
- Stage
- acquired
- Website
- videoray.com
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Trusted by
- Atlantas Marine (UK distributor)atlantasmarine.com ↗
Milestones
Launched the Mission Specialist Wraith underwater ROV platform.
Markets the Mission Specialist Pro 5, Ally, and Defender as part of its Mission Specialist Series.
Press coverage
- VideoRay's Advanced ROV Solutions for Underwater Operations
Ocean Science Technology
- Inspection-Class ROVs & Underwater Robotics Technologies
Unmanned Systems Technology
- Launching VideoRay Pro 5
EIVA
Active products by VideoRay
4 shown| # | Category | Key specs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Mission Specialist Wraith | Research | Payload 36.3 kg·Top speed 2.2 m/s | 2024 | BB |
| 2 |  | Mission Specialist Defender | Research | Payload 5 kg·Top speed 2.1 m/s | 2018 | BB |
| 3 |  | Mission Specialist Ally | Research | Top speed 2.1 m/s | 2024 | BB |
| 4 |  | Mission Specialist Pro 5 | Research | Top speed 2.3 m/s | 2022 | BB |
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