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SeaRaptor

Built by Teledyne Gavia · United States

Updated Jul 2026·methodology
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The SeaRaptor is a Research robot developed by Teledyne Gavia (United States).

RoboScore

47.9/ 100

Adequate evidence

4 of 9 signals present

Recomputed nightly from public data. Missing data is skipped, never zero-filled — and rankings are never for sale.

Weighted factors

average of the 4 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity20%25/100
Deployment footprint20%78/100
Proven track record12%unknown
Spec completeness12%85/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%unknown
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown

Ranked #6 of 69 in the Research standing.

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Where it has stood41 days · best #5 · worst #7
#1 · started #7#69

One day of that is about SeaRaptor itself:

  • 11 Sept Robo Score rose 0.34 — its evidence changed.

One reading per day since 3 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 12 Sept, taken against 69 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.

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Overview

The SeaRaptor AUV is part of Teledyne Gavia's innovative range of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, capable of performing a variety of tasks in military, commercial, and scientific applications, ensuring reliability and high performance across diverse operational scenarios.

At a glance

  • Built for search and recovery, salvage and exploration
  • Used across marine and offshore
  • Navigates using Autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) navigation not specified in the provided results

Buyer decision signals

Deployments

1 known operator

Argeo

Viability

est. 1999

Delivery of four GAVIA AUV systems to Swedish Defence Materiel Administration

Price

Research platform

Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price

Availability

available

Specifications

Category: Research
Speed
2.06 m/s
Weight
1,200 kg
Battery
24 h
Price
Research platform

Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price

Status
active
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
1999

Detailed specifications

What it is built for1
Industries Served
Military, commercial, scientific; applications include wide area search, hydrographic survey, high-resolution inspection, search and recovery, salvage, exploration, construction support, marine archaeology, and oceanography.
Movement & precision2
Max Speed M S
2.06
Navigation Type
Autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) navigation not specified in the provided results
Buying & support1
Availability Status
available

Who runs it· deployment evidence

1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.

Verified — maker-confirmedReported — in a public source, not maker-confirmedDeclared — sector, country and count stated by the maker; customer not named

Company milestones

  • Jan 2026PartnershipDelivery of four GAVIA AUV systems to Swedish Defence Materiel Administration
  • Oct 2023Award25th Anniversary of Teledyne Gavia
  • Jul 2022LaunchProduction milestone: 10,000th APEX profiling float
  • 2024DeploymentTwo SeaRaptor AUVs sold to Argeo
  • 2022LaunchSuccessful completion and demonstration of Gavia Osprey AUV
  • 2018LaunchSeaRaptor 6,000m introduced
  • 2012PartnershipInitial delivery of GAVIA AUVs to Polish Navy

More videos

Deep Sea Survey and Mapping with the Teledyne Gavia SeaRaptor AUV

Teledyne Marine

Deep Sea Survey and Mapping with the Teledyne Gavia SeaRaptor AUV

Teledyne Marine Vehicles

The Latest Advancement in Deep Ocean Survey Vehicles— Teledyne Gavia’s SeaRaptor AUV

Teledyne Marine

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the SeaRaptor?
The SeaRaptor is developed by Teledyne Gavia, based in United States.
What type of robot is the SeaRaptor?
The SeaRaptor is a Research robot made by Teledyne Gavia.
How much does the SeaRaptor cost?
Pricing for the SeaRaptor is not publicly listed — contact Teledyne Gavia for a quote.

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