The IceMole is a Research robot developed by university of applied sciences, launched 2010.
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Not in the Research standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2010. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.
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Overview
IceMole is a research robot manufactured by university of applied sciences in DE, first introduced in 2010. autonomous ice research probe
At a glance
- Built for ice penetration, subglacial sampling and astrobiology
- Used across glaciology and astrobiology
- Programmed through teach pendant
- Rated for operation at 0–45°C
- Sold in 5 countries
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Planned Blood Falls deployment
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Speed
- 0 m/s
- Weight
- 60 kg
- Launch year
- 2010
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- sample handling
- Sub Category
- subsurface ice melting probe
- Industries Served
- astrobiology,glaciology,space exploration
Movement & precision1
- Navigation Type
- hybrid
Power & runtime1
- Auto Charging
- false
Controls & integration1
- Training Required
- advanced_>5days
Safety & certification1
- Operating Temp
- -17 to -7°C (environmental)
Buying & support6
- Price Tier
- 150K+
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Model Variants
- IceMole 1,IceMole 2,EnEx-IceMole
- Deployment Count
- 3
- Availability Status
- research-only
- Countries Available
- Germany,Switzerland,Iceland,Antarctica,Greenland
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
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Add a deployment →Company milestones
- 2014DeploymentPlanned Blood Falls deployment
- 2013DeploymentPlanned test at Canada Glacier
- 2013DeploymentSuccessful test in Switzerland
- 2010LaunchIceMole series begins at FH Aachen
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the IceMole?
- The IceMole is developed by university of applied sciences.
- What type of robot is the IceMole?
- The IceMole is a Research robot made by university of applied sciences.
- How much does the IceMole cost?
- Pricing for the IceMole is not publicly listed — contact university of applied sciences for a quote.
- When was the IceMole launched?
- The IceMole was launched in 2010.
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