The Vaimos is a Research robot developed by Ifremer, launched 2012.
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Overview
Vaimos is a research robot manufactured by IFREMER. Autonomous ocean measurement sailing boat Vaimos is a robotics product sourced from the Wikidata open knowledge base.
At a glance
- Built for oceanographic research
- Used across oceanography
- Navigates using GPS
- Programmed through python
- Sold in France
Buyer decision signals
Viability
First dives of Ulyx documented by Ifremer
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Speed
- 3.06 m/s
- Weight
- 300 kg
- Battery
- 4 h
- Launch year
- 2012
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1984
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- sample handling
- Sub Category
- sampler
- Industries Served
- academic research,oceanography
Movement & precision2
- Max Speed M S
- 6.17
- Navigation Type
- gps
Controls & integration3
- Compatible Vision
- underwater video camera
- Training Required
- basic_<1day
- Programming Interface
- code python
Buying & support5
- Price Tier
- <10K
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Deployment Count
- 1
- Availability Status
- prototype
- Countries Available
- France
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
A deployment is recorded when a public source names the customer, or the maker confirms it. Nothing here counts against this robot.
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Add a deployment →Company milestones
- Jan 2022DeploymentFirst dives of Ulyx documented by Ifremer
- 2022MilestoneUlyx and DriX first joint mission
- 2022DeploymentIfremer first operational use of Ulyx
- 2022LaunchUlyx enters service for ocean sciences
- 2020FundingEquity interest in Forssea Robotics
- 2013DeploymentWRSC 2013 participation in Brest
- 1985PartnershipPartnered with Robert Ballard
- 1984MilestoneFounded
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Vaimos?
- The Vaimos is developed by Ifremer.
- What type of robot is the Vaimos?
- The Vaimos is a Research robot made by Ifremer.
- How much does the Vaimos cost?
- Pricing for the Vaimos is not publicly listed — contact Ifremer for a quote.
- When was the Vaimos launched?
- The Vaimos was launched in 2012.
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