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MOBILE / BLUE ROBOTICS
Blue Robotics BlueROV2
Configurable tethered underwater robot for inspections, exploration and marine research.
Commercially offeredFrom $4,900 (USD)
Manufacturer starting configuration. Laptop, battery, charger and selected options add to the operating cost.
Build an ownership budget
THE INTENDED JOB
Who it is for.
Piloting a camera and sensors underwater while developing custom marine payloads.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Propulsion
- Six thrusters in the standard configuration
- Depth
- 100 m acrylic or 300 m aluminum enclosure
- Control
- Navigator, BlueOS and Cockpit
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Read the small print.
It changes the picture.
- The $4,900 starting price is not a complete field budget.
- Laptop, battery and charger are not included. Select tether, lights and payload accessories.
- The Heavy upgrade adds thrusters and buoyancy; depth rating follows enclosure configuration.
- Match the assembly guide to the hardware revision, especially when buying a used or older kit.
- Confirm the exact edition, current destination availability and delivered price with the seller. A listed product is not a live-stock guarantee.
LIVING WITH THE HARDWARE
What ownership involves.
- Assembly
- Partially assembled kit; manufacturer estimates 6 to 8 hours of assembly.
- Computer & setup
- Supply a suitable laptop, battery and charger.
- Connectivity
- Tether connects the underwater vehicle to its surface control station.
- Development access
- Open-source BlueOS and Cockpit support extensions; extra sensors need integration.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
Sources & further reading
Checked . Product information describes published documentation, not our own hardware testing.