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Gemini ROV

The Gemini ROV is a 250 hp work-class Remotely Operated Vehicle developed by TechnipFMC's Schilling Robotics division.

Manufacturer
TechnipFMC
Form factor
underwater
Maturity
production
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
1

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Gemini ROV, a underwater by TechnipFMC (production): 1 verified deployment on record. 2 sources back the record.

Overview

The Gemini ROV is a 250 hp work-class Remotely Operated Vehicle developed by TechnipFMC's Schilling Robotics division. Rated to 4,000m depth, it can remain subsea for up to one month enabling 24/7 deepwater drilling and completion operations. Features integrated hydraulics, electric power, communications, force compliance manipulators, and access to over 30 subsea exchangeable tools. Deployed for Shell in the Gulf of Mexico.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
production(Full-scale production deployment with repeat customers.)
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Key facts

CEO

Douglas Pferdehirt

Executive Chairman

Thierry Pilenko

NYSE Ticker

FTI

Legal Domicile

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England (Registered in England and Wales No. 09909709)

Operational HQ

Houston, Texas, USA

Subsea Robotics Brand

Schilling Robotics (acquired by FMC Technologies in 2008)

Formed by

Merger of FMC Technologies (US) and Technip (France), completed January 17, 2017

2021 Spin-off

Technip Energies spun off as independent company

Revenue 2022

US.7 billion

Employees

23,000 across 48 countries

Specs

Ip rating

4000 m depth

Payload kg

272

Data & sources

Press releases

1

Web sources

1

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Pricing

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

Deployments (1)

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Gemini ROV on the deployment map

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Recent activity

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Gemini ROV.

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Sources (2)

  1. https://www.offshore-energy.biz/technipfmc-deploys-two-new-gemini-rovs-for-shell/
  2. https://www.technipfmc.com/media/0kanstvt/data-sheet_schilling-gemini_rev4.pdf

Common questions

What is Gemini ROV?
The Gemini ROV is a 250 hp work-class Remotely Operated Vehicle developed by TechnipFMC's Schilling Robotics division. Rated to 4,000m depth, it can remain subsea for up to one month enabling 24/7 deepwater drilling and completion operations. Features integrated hydraulics, electric power, communications, force compliance manipulators, and access to over 30 subsea exchangeable tools. Deployed for Shell in the Gulf of Mexico.
How much does Gemini ROV cost?
Gemini ROV's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Gemini ROV from TechnipFMC. 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 Gemini ROV actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Gemini ROV is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
What are the specs of Gemini ROV?
Gemini ROV's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: IP rating: 4000 m depth; Payload: 272 kg. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes Gemini ROV?
Gemini ROV is made by TechnipFMC, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, founded in 2017.
Where is Gemini ROV deployed?
1 verified deployment of Gemini ROV is on the DEPLOY registry, including at Gulf of Mexico, USA.
Can you buy Gemini ROV?
Gemini ROV is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
What are alternatives to Gemini ROV?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable underwater robots to Gemini ROV include X3, EXRAY, EverClean Hull Service Robot, Ghost Shark (XL-AUV).
How does Gemini ROV compare to X3?
Gemini ROV and X3 (Blueye Robotics · 5 deployments) are both underwater robots on the DEPLOY registry. Gemini ROV has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Gemini ROV a top underwater?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Gemini ROV ranks in roughly the top 60% of underwater models tracked by the registry.
What is Gemini ROV's maturity stage?
Gemini ROV is at the production stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Production stage means high-volume manufacture and commercial-scale deployments are sustained.
Is Gemini ROV safe?
Gemini ROV 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 · 2 sources (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-15

Verification posture

Verified

High confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-15

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: production

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: underwater

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Unclassified source
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