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BlueROV2

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
marine
Lifecycle
active
Website
bluerobotics.com ↗

Verified profile

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    Sources on record

  • 0

    Tracked changes

  • Updated recently

    Last verified change

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Key facts

Released

2016

Software

open-source

Class

modular ROV

Specs

Class

modular ROV

Released

2016

Software

open-source

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Data & sources

  • Web sources1

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Safety record

No incidents on record for BlueROV2.

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Sources (1)

  1. https://bluerobotics.com/store/rov/bluerov2/

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.
Who makes BlueROV2?
BlueROV2 is made by Blue Robotics, based in Torrance, CA, USA.
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 · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-06-28

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-06-28

Maturity + lifecycle

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: marine

Sources by quality tier

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unclassified
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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