The Mission Specialist Defender is a Research robot developed by VideoRay (United States), launched 2018, listed at $126,000 USD (unverified).
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Overview
ROV designed for greater control, heavier payloads and demanding intervention tasks. Built for critical underwater operations requiring robust performance and reliability in challenging conditions.
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
U.S. Navy, British and Australian navies
Viability
U.S. Navy large order for Defender ROVs
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 5 kg
- Reach
- 850 mm
- Speed
- 1 m/s
- Weight
- 17.2 kg
- Autonomy
- teleoperated
- Launch year
- 2018
- Price
- $126,000 USD
- Status
- active
Aggregated from public sources — unverified
Company profile
- Founded
- 1999
Detailed specifications
Other16
- Sub Category
- underwater ROV
- Max Speed M S
- 2.11
- Fleet Software
- UR+ Ecosystem
- Force Limiting
- true
- Operating Temp
- 0-50°C
- Company Country
- US
- Lead Time Weeks
- 4
- Setup Time Hours
- 3
- Youtube Video Id
- tMDCMdZHo4U
- Compatible Vision
- Robotiq Wrist Camera,OnRobot Eyes
- Software Platform
- Greensea Systems / Seebyte control software (third-party)
- Training Required
- basic_<1day
- Compatible Grippers
- Robotiq 2F-85,OnRobot RG2,Piab suction
- Countries Available
- Worldwide
- Programming Interface
- code_python,code_ros
- Additional Information
- Designed for precise control and heavy payloads, suitable for demanding intervention tasks such as unexploded ordnance (UXO) disposal and fish farm net cleaning.,Third-party integration with Greensea Systems and Seebyte navigation/control software enhances capability for dangerous missions.,Modular design enables easy maintenance and seamless integration with various sonar, positioning, navigation, sensor, and tooling accessories.,Notable deployments include the Costa Concordia salvage project, Rozalia Project for marine debris/microplastic research, and Proceanic for oil & gas missions.,Partnerships with Blueprint Subsea, Teledyne, Tritech, Cygnus Instruments, Atlantas Marine, Impact Subsea, YSI, and Blueprint Labs for accessory ecosystem.,Available for purchase; pricing inferred as 40-80K USD based on industrial ROV market and 'Request a Quote' call-to-action.,ROS and Python programming interfaces mentioned via third-party software; no explicit teach pendant or drag-and-drop.,Underwater ROV (remotely operated vehicle) - tethered, not autonomous.
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Company milestones
- Aug 2022DeploymentU.S. Navy large order for Defender ROVs
- May 2018AwardWTCGP Member Company of the Year
- 2025DeploymentUS Navy receives Mission Specialist Wraith for 4,000-meter capabilities
- 2025LaunchMission Specialist Wraith launched as next evolution in ROV technology
- 2024LaunchMission Specialist Ally launched
- 2024LaunchAlly introduced at Oceanology International London
- 2024PartnershipUXO clearance demonstration with Sonardyne and ECS Special Projects
- 2023AcquisitionAcquired Blue Ring Imaging
Compare with peers
More videos
VideoRay Training: Mission Specialist Defender Quick Start
VideoRay Mission Specialist Defender: UXO clearance system
VideoRay Training: VideoRay's Mission Specialist Defender Overview
VideoRay Mission Specialist - What's in the box?
VideoRay Mission Specialist Ally Overview
VideoRay Mission Specialist Ally
VideoRay Mission Specialist Defender: The Optimal Configuration
VideoRay Mission Specialist Training | Greensea EOD Workspace 3: Waypoints
VideoRay Mission Specialist Training | Greensea EOD Workspace 3: Auto Roll
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Mission Specialist Defender?
- The Mission Specialist Defender is developed by VideoRay, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Mission Specialist Defender?
- The Mission Specialist Defender is a Research robot made by VideoRay.
- How much does the Mission Specialist Defender cost?
- The Mission Specialist Defender is listed at $126,000 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by VideoRay — contact them for a quote.
- When was the Mission Specialist Defender launched?
- The Mission Specialist Defender was launched in 2018.
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