The Hullbot is a Cleaning robot developed by Hullbot (Australia), launched 2014. Key specifications: method vacuuming, navigation hybrid.
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Overview
Hullbot is an autonomous underwater robot designed to clean and inspect vessel hulls, countering marine biofouling through a combination of robust hardware and sophisticated software. It enables high-frequency cleaning, reducing fuel use and emissions by keeping hulls in optimal condition. The system eliminates the need for biocidal coatings, offering environmental benefits such as less fuel consumption, carbon emissions, and microplastics in the ocean. The technology is designed with the end user in mind, providing quantifiable results and working closely with customers to ensure effectiveness.
Flagship features
- Part of HOBOT series of home window cleaning robots
- Uses AI Technology V2
- Requires manual remote control; no smartphone app
- Does not support frameless glass cleaning
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Series A raise
Specifications
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Company profile
- Funding raised
- $16.0M
- Founded
- 2017
Detailed specifications
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- Applications
- disinfection
- Sub Category
- window_cleaner
- Company Country
- AU
- Deployment Notes
- Currently working with a large Australian ferry operator to reduce fuel expenditure by upwards of 12 per cent.
- Industries Served
- marine
- Additional Information
- - Part of HOBOT series of home window cleaning robots. - Uses AI Technology V2. - Requires manual remote control; no smartphone app. - Does not support frameless glass cleaning.
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Company milestones
- 2024FundingSeries A raise
- 2022MilestonePitchfest 2022 finalist
- 2019DeploymentIn operation in Australia
- —MilestoneUNSW founders startup
- —MilestoneFrequent autonomous hull cleaning service
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Hullbot?
- The Hullbot is developed by Hullbot, based in Australia.
- What type of robot is the Hullbot?
- The Hullbot is a Cleaning robot made by Hullbot.
- How much does the Hullbot cost?
- Pricing for the Hullbot is not publicly listed — contact Hullbot for a quote.
- When was the Hullbot launched?
- The Hullbot was launched in 2014.
- What are the key specifications of the Hullbot?
- Key specifications of the Hullbot: method vacuuming, navigation hybrid.
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