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BlueROV2

underwaterresearchby Blue Robotics

The BlueROV2 is a modular, low-cost remotely operated underwater vehicle released in 2016, with open-source control software, used for underwater research,…

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Manufacturer
Blue Robotics
Form factor
underwater
Maturity
research
Lifecycle
active
Website
bluerobotics.com ↗

The verified answer

As of Oct 2026, DEPLOY verifies BlueROV2, a underwater by Blue Robotics (research). 3 sources back the record.

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Key facts

Released

2016

Software

open-source

Class

modular ROV

Underwater ROV role

Blue Robotics describes BlueROV2 as a high-performance, customizable underwater remotely operated vehicle for inspections, research, and exploration (BlueROV2)

Modular open-source design

The BlueROV2 product page identifies six- and eight-thruster configurations, open-source software, modular expandability, and maximum rated depth up to 100 m with acrylic tubes or 300 m with aluminum tubes (BlueROV2)

Modular underwater ROV

Blue Robotics describes BlueROV2 as a modular remotely operated underwater vehicle for research, inspection, and exploration (BlueROV2 product)

R4 revision

Blue Robotics documents the BlueROV2 R4 revision and its updated electronics and enclosure options on the official product update page (BlueROV2 R4)

Specs

Class

modular ROV

Released

2016

Software

open-source

Height cm

25.4

To scale

Human175 cmBlueROV225.4 cm (0'10")

Data & sources

Web sources

3

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for BlueROV2. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

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Safety record

No incidents on record for BlueROV2.

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Sources (3)

  1. https://bluerobotics.com/store/rov/bluerov2/
  2. https://bluerobotics.com/about/
  3. https://bluerobotics.com/bluerov2-updates-the-new-r4-revision/

Common questions

What is BlueROV2?
The BlueROV2 is a modular, low-cost remotely operated underwater vehicle released in 2016, with open-source control software, used for underwater research, inspection, and education.
How much does BlueROV2 cost?
BlueROV2's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for BlueROV2 from Blue Robotics. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is BlueROV2 actually deployed in the real world?
BlueROV2 is at the research stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes BlueROV2?
BlueROV2 is made by Blue Robotics, based in Longmont, Colorado, USA.
Can you buy BlueROV2?
BlueROV2 is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to BlueROV2?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable underwater robots to BlueROV2 include X3, Dive-LD, EXRAY, EverClean Hull Service Robot.
How does BlueROV2 compare to X3?
BlueROV2 and X3 (Blueye Robotics · 5 deployments) are both underwater robots on the DEPLOY registry. BlueROV2 has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is BlueROV2 a top underwater?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, BlueROV2 ranks in roughly the top 83% of underwater models tracked by the registry.
What is BlueROV2's maturity stage?
BlueROV2 is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
Where is BlueROV2 deployed?
No verified deployments of BlueROV2 are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is BlueROV2 safe?
BlueROV2 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 · 3 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-09-29

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-09-29

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: research

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: underwater

Sources by quality tier

3
unclassified
Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for BlueROV2.

Recent coverage

BlueROV2 in third-party press

Taking the plunge: UCL East researchers test underwater robot at the London Aquatics Centre - UCL | University College London

Oct 17, 2025

Is this the world’s most affordable ROV? - SalmonBusiness

Dec 11, 2023

This Raspberry Pi-powered submarine ROV safely explores the depths - Raspberry Pi

Nov 8, 2023