The Sea Hunter is a Research robot developed by Leidos (United States), launched 2021.
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Ranked #33 of 69 in the Research standing.
See the standingWhere it has stood40 days · best #28 · worst #34
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Overview
Sea Hunter is a research robot manufactured by Leidos in US. experimental unmanned surface vehicle of the U.S. Navy
At a glance
- Built for security patrol and warehouse transport
- Used across defense and navy
- Navigates using GPS
- Programmed through LAVA (Leidos Autonomous Vessel Architecture)
Buyer decision signals
Viability
U.S. Navy task group with four Leidos USVs reaches Sydney Harbor
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 907.19 kg
- Speed
- 20.58 m/s
- Weight
- 122,470 kg
- Launch year
- 2021
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1969
Detailed specifications
What it is built for1
- Sub Category
- unmanned surface vehicle (MDUSV)
Movement & precision1
- Max Speed M S
- 20.58
Controls & integration1
- Software Platform
- LAVA (Leidos Autonomous Vessel Architecture)
Buying & support1
- Countries Available
- US
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
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Add a deployment →Company milestones
- Nov 2023DeploymentU.S. Navy task group with four Leidos USVs reaches Sydney Harbor
- Sep 2019DeploymentSea Hunter completes 5,000-nautical-mile autonomous demonstration
- Apr 2016LaunchSea Hunter christened in Portland, Oregon
- Sep 2013MilestoneLeidos formed as a public company
- 2026DeploymentU.S. Navy deploys first division of Sea Hunter-class USVs
- 2025MilestoneReported FY2025 revenue
- 2022DeploymentSea Hunter participates in RIMPAC exercise
- 2016LaunchSea Hunter launched as part of DARPA ACTUV program
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Sea Hunter?
- The Sea Hunter is developed by Leidos, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Sea Hunter?
- The Sea Hunter is a Research robot made by Leidos.
- How much does the Sea Hunter cost?
- Pricing for the Sea Hunter is not publicly listed — contact Leidos for a quote.
- When was the Sea Hunter launched?
- The Sea Hunter was launched in 2021.
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