Aquanaut vs Saab Skeldar V-150
Side-by-side comparison of Aquanaut (Nauticus Robotics) and Saab Skeldar V-150 (Saab Group) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AquanautUnited States
- Saab Skeldar V-150Switzerland
Year First Available
- Aquanaut2019
- Saab Skeldar V-1502006
Verified Deployments
- Aquanaut0 Deployments
- Saab Skeldar V-1500 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AquanautContact for quote
- Saab Skeldar V-150$600
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Aquanaut—
- Saab Skeldar V-1504 hrs
Availability Status
- AquanautACTIVE
- Saab Skeldar V-150ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Aquanaut90 kg
- Saab Skeldar V-15040 kg
Reach
- Aquanaut1,850 mm
- Saab Skeldar V-150—
Max Speed
- Aquanaut3.1 m/s
- Saab Skeldar V-15038.9 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Aquanautfully autonomous
- Saab Skeldar V-150—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2006 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $600 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 90 kg | 40 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,850 mm | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 3.1 m/s | 38.9 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Aquanaut and Saab Skeldar V-150?
Aquanaut is made by Nauticus Robotics, based in US. Saab Skeldar V-150 is made by Saab Group, based in CH.
When were Aquanaut and Saab Skeldar V-150 launched?
Aquanaut launched in 2019. Saab Skeldar V-150 launched in 2006.
How do Aquanaut and Saab Skeldar V-150 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Aquanaut scores 55/100. Saab Skeldar V-150 scores 65/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Aquanaut and Saab Skeldar V-150 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Research on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Research robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Research TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: The real cost of a research platform.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Aquanaut and Saab Skeldar V-150?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The research-robot procurement RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Aquanaut vs Saab Skeldar V-150 compares two robots in the research category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.