The Aqua Jelly is a Research robot developed by Festo (Germany), launched 2008.
RoboScore
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No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.
4 of 9 signals present
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Not in the Research standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2008. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.
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Overview
Aqua Jelly imitates the locomotion of jellyfish, using pulsating movements to propel itself effectively through water, showcasing biomimetic design principles.
At a glance
- 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)
Buyer decision signals
Viability
First international subsidiary
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Weight
- 1.3 kg
- Launch year
- 2008
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1925
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- research
- Sub Category
- bionic underwater robot
- Industries Served
- automation,water technology
Movement & precision1
- Navigation Type
- vision,lidar slam
Power & runtime1
- Charge Time Hours
- 0.5
Controls & integration2
- Sensor Suite
- pressure, light, radio sensors
- Programming Interface
- code python,code ros
Buying & support4
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Model Variants
- Festo AirJelly
- Availability Status
- research-only
- Countries Available
- Germany,Global (through distributors)
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
A deployment is recorded when a public source names the customer, or the maker confirms it. Nothing here counts against this robot.
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Add a deployment →Company milestones
- Jan 1956MilestoneFirst international subsidiary
- 2011LaunchSmartBird unveiled at Hanover Fair
- 2007LaunchAquaJelly introduced by Festo
- —LaunchAquaPenguins introduced by Festo
- —MilestoneAquaJellies 2.0 announced
- —MilestoneCompany founded as Fezer & Stoll
- —DeploymentAquaJelly demonstrated at Pack Expo
Compare with peers
Festo in the news
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Festo in the news
the maker7 events · last 12 months
News about Festo, the maker — not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 10 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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