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Aqua Jelly

Built by Festo · Germany· Launched 2008

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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Made by FestoOpen company

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RoboScore

35.3/ 100

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On sale20%25/100
In use20%Not counted yet
Track record12%Not counted yet
Specs on file12%67/100
Funding12%Not counted yet
Company age8%100/100
Other robots6%59/100
News6%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry4%Not counted yet

Overview

Aqua Jelly imitates the locomotion of jellyfish, using pulsating movements to propel itself effectively through water, showcasing biomimetic design principles.

Key specs

  • Built for last mile delivery
  • Used across automation and water technology
  • Navigates using vision and LiDAR SLAM
  • Programmed through python and ROS
  • Compatible with ROS
  • Sold in Germany and Global (through distributors)

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At a glance

Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
1.3 kg
2008
Research platform

Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price

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Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Applications
research
bionic underwater robot
automation,water technology
Movement & precision1
vision,lidar slam
Sensing & perception1
pressure, light, radio sensors
Power & runtime1
0.5
Controls & integration2
wifi,ethernet
code python,code ros
Buying & support4
Datasheet Url
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Model Variants
Festo AirJelly
Availability Status
research-only
Countries Available
Germany,Global (through distributors)

Who uses it

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2011LaunchSmartBird unveiled at Hanover Fair
  • 2007LaunchAquaJelly introduced by Festo
  • Jan 1956MilestoneFirst international subsidiary
  • Not yet on fileLaunchAquaPenguins introduced by Festo
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneAquaJellies 2.0 announced
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneCompany founded as Fezer & Stoll
  • Not yet on fileDeploymentAquaJelly demonstrated at Pack Expo

Festo in the news

the maker

7 events · last 12 months

  • Oct 11FlexShapeGripper - Festo's Robotic Arm Inspired by Chameleon Tongue
  • Jun 9Festo launches GripperAI software to simplify flexible robot handling
  • Jun 3Festo launches lightweight pneumatic gripper and tests GripperAI

News about Festo, the maker, not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 11 outlets, so a maker cannot add to it. It never changes this robot's RoboScore (the evidence half of the RoboIndex) and it can move it up a board by at most 15 points. See all Festo news

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Aqua Jelly?
The Aqua Jelly is developed by Festo, based in Germany.
What type of robot is the Aqua Jelly?
The Aqua Jelly is a Research robot made by Festo.
How much does the Aqua Jelly cost?
Pricing for the Aqua Jelly is not publicly listed. Contact Festo for a quote.
When was the Aqua Jelly launched?
The Aqua Jelly was launched in 2008.

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