The Aqua Penguin is a Research robot developed by Festo (Germany), launched 2008.
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Overview
Aqua Penguin is a robotic design inspired by the streamlined shape and propulsion of real penguins. It mimics their movement through innovative engineering for underwater locomotion.
At a glance
- Built for autonomous navigation
- Used across research and automation technology demonstration
- Navigates using LiDAR SLAM
- Programmed through proprietary app
- Public API for integration
- Compatible with ROS
Buyer decision signals
Viability
First international subsidiary
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 5 kg
- Reach
- 850 mm
- Speed
- 8.33 m/s
- Weight
- 9.6 kg
- Battery
- 7 h
- 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
- bio-inspired AUV (autonomous-underwater-vehicle)
- Industries Served
- research,automation technology demonstration
Movement & precision4
- Dof
- 6
- Max Speed M S
- 8.33
- Navigation Type
- lidar slam
- Repeatability Mm
- 0.03
Controls & integration9
- Sensor Suite
- special 3D sonar; separate pressure sensor for depth measurement
- Api Available
- true
- Ros Compatible
- true
- Setup Time Hours
- 4
- Compatible Vision
- Universal Robots UR+ vision cameras,Cognex 3D vision
- Software Platform
- PolyScope
- Training Required
- basic_<1day
- Compatible Grippers
- Robotiq 2F-85,OnRobot RG2,Piab suction
- Programming Interface
- proprietary app
Safety & certification2
- Force Limiting
- true
- Safety Certification
- ISO 10218-1,ISO/TS 15066,CE,UL 1740
Buying & support7
- Price Tier
- 20-40K
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- UR3e,UR10e,UR16e
- Warranty Years
- 2
- Availability Status
- research-only
- Countries Available
- Worldwide
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
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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
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Aqua Penguin?
- The Aqua Penguin is developed by Festo, based in Germany.
- What type of robot is the Aqua Penguin?
- The Aqua Penguin is a Research robot made by Festo.
- How much does the Aqua Penguin cost?
- Pricing for the Aqua Penguin is not publicly listed — contact Festo for a quote.
- When was the Aqua Penguin launched?
- The Aqua Penguin was launched in 2008.
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