The ARV-i Resident AUV is a Marine & Underwater robot developed by Boxfish Robotics (NZ), launched 2022.
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Overview
The ARV-i, the next generation of underwater monitoring technology, designed by Boxfish Robotics and powered by Krona SubSea. This cutting-edge autonomous underwater resident vehicle offers a new approach to large area or repetitive monitoring, including industrial sites monitoring, reef and artificial reef monitoring, invasive species monitoring and more. The ARV-i operates fully autonomously and tetherless, guided by advanced programming and onboard intelligence that allow it to locate and inspect underwater environments. When its mission is complete or its battery runs low, ARV-i autonomously returns to its proprietary docking station, where it wirelessly recharges and transmits valuable data collected during mission.
Flagship features
- **Autonomous operation**: Fully autonomous underwater operation without human intervention
- **Remote control**: Can be controlled and monitored from the mainland
- **Environmental monitoring**: Designed for monitoring large areas and repetitive tasks
- **Safety**: Enhances safety by eliminating the need for risky human dives
- **Cost-effective**: Reduces operational costs and boosts efficiency
- **Sustainability**: Supports environmental sustainability by minimizing the ecological footprint
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Specifications
Category: Marine & Underwater- Payload
- 20 kg
- Reach
- 1,200 mm
- Weight
- 28 kg
- IP rating
- IP54
- Battery
- 10 h
- Launch year
- 2022
- Price
- Contact for quote
- Status
- active
Detailed specifications
What it is built for5
- Industries
- marine science,environmental monitoring,offshore energy
- Applications
- underwater observation and inspection,offshore energy,ports,environmental monitoring
- Sub Category
- autonomous-underwater-vehicle
- Industries Served
- marine science,environmental monitoring,offshore energy
- Primary Applications
- underwater observation and inspection
Movement & precision3
- Dof
- 6
- Navigation Type
- dvl,usbl
- Repeatability Mm
- 0.03
Power & runtime2
- Auto Charging
- true
- Charge Time Hours
- 5
Controls & integration9
- Api Available
- true
- Ros Compatible
- true
- Setup Time Hours
- 8
- Compatible Vision
- Cognex,Basler
- Software Platform
- TechBots Control Suite
- Training Required
- intermediate_1-5days
- Fieldbus Protocols
- RS485,RS422,RS232,Ethernet
- Compatible Grippers
- Robotiq 2F-85,OnRobot RG2
- Programming Interface
- proprietary app
Safety & certification5
- Force Limiting
- true
- Operating Temp
- -10°C to +45°C
- Safety Certification
- ISO 10218-1,CE
- Temperature Range Max C
- 45
- Temperature Range Min C
- -10
Buying & support8
- Price Tier
- 40-80K
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Model Variants
- ARV-i
- Warranty Years
- 2
- Lead Time Weeks
- 6
- Price On Request
- true
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- US,EU,JP
Other details13
- Lighting
- Forward: 2 x 10,000 lumen, high CRI, dimmable, Optional rear lights
- Dive Time
- up to 10 hours
- Torque Nm
- 200
- Dimensions
- 750mm/ 645mm/ 340mm
- Axis Speeds
- 150 degrees/s
- Camera System
- Front triple camera head, Sony 4K main camera, Stereo machine vision cameras, Rear camera options
- Dome Material
- Acrylic
- Manoeuvrability
- 6 Degrees of Freedom
- Thruster Layout
- eight 3D vectored
- Battery Capacity
- 600Wh
- Integrated Sensors
- Depth sensor, IMU, Compass, Internal pressure, Temperature and humidity monitoring, Battery voltage, Leak detection, Thruster failure detection, USBL, DVL
- External Connections
- Three Boxfish free standard ports, Boxfish patented tether connector, Network: RS485, RS422, RS232 and Ethernet, Power: 12V @ 50W and 24V @ 50W
- Pressure Vessel Material
- Hard anodised aluminium alloy
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the ARV-i Resident AUV?
- The ARV-i Resident AUV is developed by Boxfish Robotics, based in NZ.
- What type of robot is the ARV-i Resident AUV?
- The ARV-i Resident AUV is a Marine & Underwater robot made by Boxfish Robotics.
- How much does the ARV-i Resident AUV cost?
- Pricing for the ARV-i Resident AUV is not publicly listed — contact Boxfish Robotics for a quote.
- When was the ARV-i Resident AUV launched?
- The ARV-i Resident AUV was launched in 2022.
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