The Mission Specialist Wraith is a Research robot developed by VideoRay (United States), launched 2024.
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Overview
Next-generation ROV with extreme agility, powerful thrust, and full 6-DOF control in a compact, modular design. Engineered for critical underwater missions with reliability and performance.
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
US Navy
Viability
U.S. Navy large order for Defender ROVs
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 36.3 kg
- Reach
- 4,000 mm
- Speed
- 1.5 m/s
- Weight
- 99.8 kg
- Battery
- 4 h
- Autonomy
- teleoperated
- Launch year
- 2024
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1999
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Dof
- 6
Power & battery1
- Charge Time Hours
- 1.5
Compute1
- Ros Compatible
- false
Safety & certifications1
- Safety Certification
- CE,ISO 13849-1
Other29
- Price Tier
- 40-80K
- Applications
- visual_inspection,dimensional_measurement,surface_inspection,security_patrol
- Sub Category
- underwater ROV
- Api Available
- true
- Auto Charging
- true
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Max Speed M S
- 2.16
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Fleet Software
- AutoStore Controller
- Max Fleet Size
- 2000
- Model Variants
- Defender,Pro 5
- Warranty Years
- 2
- Company Country
- US
- Lead Time Weeks
- 16
- Navigation Type
- qr_code
- Procedure Types
- subsea inspection,survey,intervention,defense,scientific missions
- Deployment Count
- 40000
- Deployment Notes
- Designed for demanding subsea operations including inspection, survey, intervention, defense, and scientific missions; rapidly deployable expeditionary configuration.[1][2][3][5]
- Setup Time Hours
- 320
- Youtube Video Id
- Tl1xPCdBaYM
- Compatible Vision
- VideoRay Ultra 4K Smart Camera,forward-looking sonar,Doppler Velocity Log (DVL)
- Industries Served
- national security,first responders,infrastructure examination,science and research,oil and gas
- Software Platform
- Mission Specialist modular system
- Training Required
- intermediate_1-5days
- Availability Status
- available
- Compatible Grippers
- spring-loaded vertical manipulator (lift up to 9.5 kg)
- Countries Available
- worldwide
- Programming Interface
- proprietary_app
- Additional Information
- Native 6-DOF control for unmatched maneuverability,Rapid transit: ~12 minutes per kilometer,Streamlined expeditionary payload capacity,10-thruster design delivering exceptional thrust and stability,Common modular Mission Specialist components for fast field repairs and economical fleet expansion,Open architecture supporting customer-selected sensors and tools
Who runs it· deployment evidence
1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- US Navy· United Statessource ↗
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
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Mission Specialist Wraith?
- The Mission Specialist Wraith is developed by VideoRay, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Mission Specialist Wraith?
- The Mission Specialist Wraith is a Research robot made by VideoRay.
- How much does the Mission Specialist Wraith cost?
- Pricing for the Mission Specialist Wraith is not publicly listed — contact VideoRay for a quote.
- When was the Mission Specialist Wraith launched?
- The Mission Specialist Wraith was launched in 2024.
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