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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.
Key specs
- 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
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At a glance
Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- 5 kg
- 850 mm
- 8.33 m/s
- 9.6 kg
- 7 h
- 2008
- Research platform
- Active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- research
- bio-inspired AUV (autonomous-underwater-vehicle)
- research,automation technology demonstration
Movement & precision4
- 6
- Max Speed M S
- 8.33
- lidar slam
- 0.03
Sensing & perception2
- 3D sonar,pressure sensor
- Yes
Controls & integration8
- Yes
- Yes
- 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
- proprietary app
Safety & certification2
- Yes
- ISO 10218-1,ISO/TS 15066,CE,UL 1740
Buying & support7
- 20-40K
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- purchase
- Model Variants
- UR3e,UR10e,UR16e
- 2
- Availability Status
- research-only
- Countries Available
- Worldwide
Who uses it
No named customer yet
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7 other robots in this category have one.
Add a customer →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
Compare with
Festo in the news
the maker7 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
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 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 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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