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Overview
The BlueROV2 is a high-performance, highly customizable underwater ROV with an unprecedented level of flexibility and expandability. It comes in six- and eight-thruster configurations, is equipped with open-source software, and has a variety of accessories to enhance its functionality. With thousands of units in use, the BlueROV2 is one of the most popular underwater drones, capable of adapting to both simple and advanced missions.
Key specs
- Built for visual inspection and sample handling
- Used across offshore oil gas, marine research and environmental monitoring
- Programmed through ROS
- Public API for integration
- Compatible with ROS
- Certified to ISO 10218 1 and ISO/TS 15066
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At a glance
Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- 6.8 kg
- 850 mm
- 1 m/s
- 20.6 kg
- 3 h
- Teleoperated
- 2018
- US$4,900–6,080
- Active
Detailed specifications
What it is built for1
- underwater ROV
Movement & precision1
- Max Speed M S
- 1.5
Sensing & perception4
- Camera Count
- 1
- rgb
- Depth Sensor
- Yes
Power & runtime1
- Auto Charging
- No
Controls & integration7
- Setup Time Hours
- 0.5
- Compatible Vision
- Universal Robots UR+ vision cameras,Cognex,SICK
- Software Platform
- ArduSub
- Training Required
- basic_<1day
- Compatible Grippers
- Robotiq 2F-85,OnRobot RG2,Piab suction
- ethernet
- code ros
Safety & certification2
- Yes
- 0–50°C
Buying & support2
- Lead Time Weeks
- 4
- Countries Available
- US,DE,JP,CN,DK,KR,GB,FR
Other details1
- Teleoperation Supported
- Yes
Who uses it
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Company milestones(estimated)
- 2014FundingKickstarter launch for T100 Thruster
- 2014MilestoneCompany founded
- Not yet on fileLaunchMarine robotics product line expansion
- Not yet on fileLaunchBlueROV2 launched via Kickstarter
Blue Robotics in the news
the maker2 events · last 12 months
- Nov 27 '25AltaSea signs Blue Robotics for long-term lease
- Nov 24 '25Blue Robotics Relocates HQ, Marine Robotics Production To Port Of LA- Economic Development News
Blue Robotics in the news
the maker2 events · last 12 months
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the BlueROV2?
- The BlueROV2 is developed by Blue Robotics, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the BlueROV2?
- The BlueROV2 is a Research robot made by Blue Robotics.
- How much does the BlueROV2 cost?
- The BlueROV2 is priced at US$4,900–6,080.
- When was the BlueROV2 launched?
- The BlueROV2 was launched in 2018.
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