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COTSBot

Built by Queensland University of Technology

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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Made by Queensland University of TechnologyOpen company

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35.8/ 100

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On sale20%25/100
In use20%Not counted yet
Track record12%Not counted yet
Specs on file12%87/100
Funding12%Not counted yet
Company age8%100/100
Other robots6%26/100
News6%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry4%Not counted yet

Overview

The COTSBot finds and eradicates crown-of-thorns starfish using a neural network to identify the starfish and injects bile salts to kill it, helping to protect the Great Barrier Reef.

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Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
Other
Other
None
Other
Prototype
Unknown
30 kg

Carries more than 7% of 467 Warehouse AMR robots with this spec

30 kg

Heavier than 9% of 57 Warehouse AMR robots with this spec

Detailed specifications

What it is built for1
Autonomous detection and lethal injection of crown-of-thorns starfish using bile salts[1][2][3]
Size & capacity1
Height Mm
1400
Sensing & perception6
2d
rgb
RGB Camera
Yes
Yes
on device

Who uses it

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2018AwardRangerBot recognized by Good Design Awards
  • 2017DeploymentRangerBot introduced to reef operations
  • 2017PartnershipQUT and Google partnership highlighted
  • 2017DeploymentRangerBot field testing on the Great Barrier Reef
  • 2016DeploymentFirst sea trials of COTSbot
  • 2016MilestoneCOTSbot designed for Great Barrier Reef trials
  • 2016MilestoneScale-up and funding partners sought
  • 1988MilestoneUniversity status granted

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes the COTSBot?
The COTSBot is developed by Queensland University of Technology.
What type of robot is the COTSBot?
The COTSBot is a Warehouse AMR made by Queensland University of Technology.
How much does the COTSBot cost?
Pricing for the COTSBot is not publicly listed. Contact Queensland University of Technology for a quote.
What are the key specifications of the COTSBot?
Key specifications of the COTSBot: type other, payload 30 kg, weight 30 kg, navigation other, safety cert. none.

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