Frozen Icarus vs Seahawk
Side-by-side comparison of Frozen Icarus (University of Washington) and Seahawk (United States Marine, Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Year First Available
- Frozen Icarus2013
- Seahawk2007
Verified Deployments
- Frozen Icarus0 Deployments
- Seahawk0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Frozen Icarus$24,900
- Seahawk$178,349
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Frozen Icarus10 hrs
- Seahawk48 hrs
Availability Status
- Frozen IcarusACTIVE
- SeahawkACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Frozen Icarus—
- Seahawk175,000 kg
Max Speed
- Frozen Icarus—
- Seahawk12.5 m/s
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2013 | 2007 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $24,900 | $178,349 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 10 hrs | 48 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | — | 175,000 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 12.5 m/s |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Frozen Icarus and Seahawk?
Frozen Icarus is made by University of Washington. Seahawk is made by United States Marine, Inc..
When were Frozen Icarus and Seahawk launched?
Frozen Icarus launched in 2013. Seahawk launched in 2007.
How much does Frozen Icarus cost compared to Seahawk?
Frozen Icarus is listed at $24,900. Seahawk is listed at $178,349.
How do Frozen Icarus and Seahawk compare on the Robolist Index?
Frozen Icarus scores 56/100. Seahawk scores 100/100. The Robolist Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Frozen Icarus and Seahawk 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 Frozen Icarus and Seahawk?
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
Frozen Icarus vs Seahawk 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 Index is calculated.