Company
Deep Trekker
Deep Trekker develops compact underwater ROVs for inspection and maintenance, including the DTG2 and REVOLUTION series used in aquaculture, infrastructure, and…
- Founded
- 2010
- HQ
- Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
- Status
- active
Models
1
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Key facts
Robot
Portable underwater ROVs including SPECTRA, rated to 1,000 m with symmetrical propulsion and integrated 3D sonar SLAM
Focus
Underwater remotely operated vehicles for defense, public safety, aquaculture, energy, research, and marine-infrastructure inspection
HQ
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Stage
Private company
Product
DTG2 and other ROVs, pipe crawlers
Applications
Aquaculture, infrastructure inspection, underwater exploration
Data & sources
Web sources
1
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Models (1)
View all models →Current leadership (2)
- Sam Macdonald Co-Founder & Presidentsince 2010-01-01secondary-verified
- Jeff Lotz Co-Foundersince 2010-01-01secondary-verified
Founders (2)
- Sam Macdonaldcofounderfounded 2010-01-01
- Jeff Lotzcofounderfounded 2010-01-01
Safety record
No incidents on record for Deep Trekker.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Recent coverage
Deep Trekker in third-party press
Deep Trekker Supports AIMS Training in South Lake Tahoe - Unmanned Systems Technology
Deep Trekker Supports Ukraine’s National Underwater Demining Capability with REVOLUTION ROV Deployment - Unmanned Systems Technology
What Are the Best Options for Underwater Drones With Sonar Capabilities? - Greener Ideal
Peer companies
- Anduril Industries7 models
- BAE Systems3 models
- Kongsberg Maritime3 models
- Rekise Marine3 models
- Forth Engineering2 models
- Saab Seaeye2 models
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- private_disclosed
- Lifecycle stage
- acquired
- Counterparty risk class
- low
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Sources (1)
Common questions
- What is Deep Trekker?
- Deep Trekker develops compact underwater ROVs for inspection and maintenance, including the DTG2 and REVOLUTION series used in aquaculture, infrastructure, and defense.
- What does Deep Trekker make?
- Deep Trekker has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: SPECTRA (Deep Trekker builds physical robots).
- Is Deep Trekker publicly traded?
- No. Deep Trekker is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
- Who competes with Deep Trekker?
- On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Deep Trekker building in the same form factors include Anduril Industries, BAE Systems, Kongsberg Maritime, Rekise Marine.
- Where is Deep Trekker headquartered?
- Deep Trekker is headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
- Where does Deep Trekker operate robots?
- Deep Trekker is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
- Is Deep Trekker a top robotics company?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Deep Trekker ranks in roughly the top 67% of companies tracked by the registry.
- When was Deep Trekker founded?
- Deep Trekker was founded in 2010.
- Is Deep Trekker safe?
- Deep Trekker has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-07
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-07
Sources by quality tier
- 1
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
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Methodology surface for Deep Trekker.Peer companies
- Anduril Industries7 models
- BAE Systems3 models
- Kongsberg Maritime3 models
- Rekise Marine3 models
- Forth Engineering2 models
- Saab Seaeye2 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Deep Trekker from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Deep Trekker Supports AIMS Training in South Lake Tahoe - Unmanned Systems Technology
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Deep Trekker Supports Ukraine’s National Underwater Demining Capability with REVOLUTION ROV Deployment - Unmanned Systems Technology
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What Are the Best Options for Underwater Drones With Sonar Capabilities? - Greener Ideal
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Deep Trekker ROV Trials for Autonomous Underwater Rescues - Unmanned Systems Technology
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Underwater robot to transform rescue ops in city - The Times of India
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Deep Trekker & Navtech Radar Showcase Integrated Maritime Technologies at Ocean Business - Unmanned Systems Technology
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Making a 3D Model with Deep Trekker ROVs - Unmanned Systems Technology
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Halma acquires underwater ROV maker Deep Trekker - The Robot Report
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Taking underwater exploration to new depths: Deep Trekker is on top of the world, under the waves - National Research Council Canada
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Leading Canadian Submersible Robotics Company Launching New Semi-Autonomous ROV System, REVOLUTION NAV - gCaptain
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Deep Trekker Receives CANIE Ontario Product Innovation Award - Unmanned Systems Technology
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Deep Trekker Provides Advanced ROVs for Underwater Inspection - Unmanned Systems Technology
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Peer companies
- Anduril Industries7 models
- BAE Systems3 models
- Kongsberg Maritime3 models
- Rekise Marine3 models
- Forth Engineering2 models
- Saab Seaeye2 models
Video
DEEP TREKKER – REMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLES FOR UNDERWATER INSPECTION & SURVEY Deep Trekker designs robust, portable remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for underwater inspection, maintenance, and survey operations. Built w
Deep Trekker was invited to Virginia Beach for the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standard test methods of emergency response robots
Discover a new dimension beneath the waves with Deep Trekker's advanced underwater ROVs and enhanced 4K camera technology. Equipped with state-of-the-art image
Welcome to the next generation of Pipe Crawlers. Backed by over a decade of expertise in industrial robotics, the A200 by Pipe Trekker is one of the most univer
Explore the depths of the ocean from the comfort of shore with the DTG2 and film in Ultra HD with our new 4K Ultra HD Camera. Be sure to leave your questions i
A quick guide explaining basic movement of the Deep Trekker REVOLUTION ROV, its Grabber Arm, and Camera Head. The ROV is piloted by using the Deep Trekker Bridg
Deep Trekker is excited to partner with Reach Robotics to integrate with their Reach 5 Manipulator Arm with our REVOLUTION ROV. The added functionality two addi
Making your routine tasks safer, faster, and more cost effective then ever before. Check out some of the ROV's featured in this video! DTG3: https://www.deeptr
Underwater ROV PIVOT by Deep Trekker ✓ Striking the perfect balance between size and power. ✓ Equipped with 6 strong thrusters powered by lithium batteries,
Understanding your ROV's attachments is integral for smooth operation in the field. Learn how to change out and charge your PIVOT ROV's batteries in minutes wit
Real customer Blake Spittle's testimonial on Deep Trekker's PIVOT ROV for water tank and civil infrastructure inspections. Be sure to leave your questions in
A quick guide to demonstrate how to quickly change the batteries on a Deep Trekker REVOLUTION ROV. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:07 Battery Information 0:27 Removing
Filmed in conjunction with the Workforce Planning Board for MFG Day, we’re taking you through our shop and showing off our submersible vehicles in action. Learn
At WNE 2026, Deep Trekker VP Cody Warner presents current underwater inspection robotics used in nuclear facilities, hydro plants, and industrial infrastructure
Discover how Spectis Robotics is expanding remote inspection capabilities in Scotland with Deep Trekker ROVs and robotic crawlers. Brian Story, Managing Directo
Join us behind the scenes at Deep Trekker, where innovation meets real-world engineering. In this video, meet Sabina, Abhinav, Toby, Tanya, Becky, and Blake as
Reality vs attention
Deep Trekker draws attention at the 49th percentile but verifies reality at the insufficient-data level among underwater robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Jul 14, 2026