The Aqua Ray is a Research robot developed by Festo (Germany), launched 2008.
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Overview
Aqua Ray is another creation by Festo, designed to replicate the locomotion of manta rays. This robot utilizes flexible fins to swim in a smooth, undulating motion.
At a glance
- Built for research
- Used across research, water technology and automation
- Navigates using vision and LiDAR SLAM
- Programmed through proprietary app
- Sold in Germany and Worldwide
Buyer decision signals
Viability
First international subsidiary
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Reach
- 615 mm
- Speed
- 0.5 m/s
- Weight
- 10 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
- bionic underwater robot
- Industries Served
- research,water technology,automation
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 145
Movement & precision3
- Dof
- 2
- Max Speed M S
- 0.5
- Navigation Type
- vision,lidar slam
Controls & integration2
- Sensor Suite
- 5 angular sensors, 2 force sensors, 1 potentiometer
- Programming Interface
- proprietary app
Buying & support5
- Price Tier
- 40-80K
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Availability Status
- research-only
- Countries Available
- Germany,Worldwide
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.
7 other robots in this category have one.
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
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Aqua Ray?
- The Aqua Ray is developed by Festo, based in Germany.
- What type of robot is the Aqua Ray?
- The Aqua Ray is a Research robot made by Festo.
- How much does the Aqua Ray cost?
- Pricing for the Aqua Ray is not publicly listed — contact Festo for a quote.
- When was the Aqua Ray launched?
- The Aqua Ray was launched in 2008.
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