The Boxfish ROV is a Marine & Underwater robot developed by Boxfish Robotics (NZ), launched 2018.
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Overview
Boxfish ROV is an innovative lightweight design offering easy deployment and operation with a crew of just two. It operates down to 500m with an option to go to 1000m and beyond. Equipped with a 4K main camera and two additional ultra-wide-angle navigation cameras, it provides excellent situational awareness. It features auto-stabilisation, pilot assist, and fault-tolerant design. It can run for up to 15 hours with quick access, sealed ports for easy charging in the field.
Flagship features
- **Customer Deployments:** Used by Volcano Waka Laboratory for over 5 years
- **Notable Users:** Ports of Auckland
- **Customization:** Collaborated with Boxfish Robotics for customisations
- **Unique Features:** Tack-sharp, uncompressed 4K video and near-zero latency 4K video
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Certifications & autonomy
Specifications
Category: Marine & Underwater- Weight
- 24 kg
- Launch year
- 2018
- Price
- Contact for quote
- Status
- active
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- marine science,shipwreck discovery,underwater exploration,environmental monitoring
- Sub Category
- underwater
- Industries Served
- marine,research,entertainment,commercial diving
Movement & precision3
- Dof
- 6
- Navigation Type
- null
- Repeatability Mm
- null
Power & runtime2
- Auto Charging
- true
- Charge Time Hours
- 0.75
Controls & integration10
- Api Available
- null
- Fleet Software
- null
- Max Fleet Size
- null
- Ros Compatible
- null
- Setup Time Hours
- null
- Compatible Vision
- null
- Software Platform
- null
- Training Required
- basic_<1day
- Compatible Grippers
- null
- Programming Interface
- proprietary app
Safety & certification5
- Force Limiting
- null
- Operating Temp
- -10˚C to +45˚C
- Safety Certification
- null
- Temperature Range Max C
- 45
- Temperature Range Min C
- -10
Buying & support9
- Price Tier
- 150K+
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Pricing Model
- null
- Model Variants
- Boxfish Luna,Boxfish Alpha,Boxfish AUV,Boxfish ROV
- Warranty Years
- null
- Lead Time Weeks
- null
- Deployment Count
- null
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- null
Other details7
- Lights
- Pair of standard 8,500-lumen lights
- Battery Life
- Up to 15 hours
- Maximum Depth
- 500m (option to go to 1000m and beyond)
- Camera Resolution
- high-resolution 3D scene capture
- Imaging Technology
- multi-beam sonar, high-definition cameras
- Thruster Replacement
- Can replace thrusters in minutes with basic tools
- Underwater Depth Capability
- up to 700m
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Boxfish ROV?
- The Boxfish ROV is developed by Boxfish Robotics, based in NZ.
- What type of robot is the Boxfish ROV?
- The Boxfish ROV is a Marine & Underwater robot made by Boxfish Robotics.
- How much does the Boxfish ROV cost?
- Pricing for the Boxfish ROV is not publicly listed — contact Boxfish Robotics for a quote.
- When was the Boxfish ROV launched?
- The Boxfish ROV was launched in 2018.
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