Robot model
SeaBotix vLBV
Mini observation-class ROV for inspection, search, and survey.
- Manufacturer
- Teledyne Marine
- Form factor
- underwater
- Maturity
- commercial
- Lifecycle
- active
- Deployments
- 1
- Website
- teledynemarine.com ↗
Overview
Mini observation-class ROV for inspection, search, and survey. Compact vectored-thruster design for operations in confined spaces and shallow water.
Verified vs. claimed
- Maturity stage
- commercial(Commercially deployed with revenue-generating operations.)
- Verified deployments
- 1 deployment on file
- Sources on file
- 3 sources, view all
Key facts
Parent
President
Product
Customers
Patents
Strategic
Data & sources
Web sources
3
3 sources backing this record.View all →
Pricing
No verified price is on record for SeaBotix vLBV. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.
Deployments (1)
- SeaBotix vLBV at Macaéoperational
Teledyne SeaBotix vLBV300 ROV deployed at Petrobras offshore platforms in Macaé, Brazil.
SeaBotix vLBV on the deployment map
Where SeaBotix vLBV is verified operating. Explore the deployment map by place and type.
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 11, 2026
Teledyne SeaBotix ROV supporting the nuclear industry
- Record createdJun 7, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Safety record
No incidents on record for SeaBotix vLBV.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Sources (3)
Common questions
- What is SeaBotix vLBV?
- Mini observation-class ROV for inspection, search, and survey. Compact vectored-thruster design for operations in confined spaces and shallow water.
- How much does SeaBotix vLBV cost?
- SeaBotix vLBV's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for SeaBotix vLBV from Teledyne Marine. 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 SeaBotix vLBV actually deployed in the real world?
- Yes. SeaBotix vLBV 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.
- Who makes SeaBotix vLBV?
- SeaBotix vLBV is made by Teledyne Marine, based in Daytona Beach, FL, USA.
- Where is SeaBotix vLBV deployed?
- 1 verified deployment of SeaBotix vLBV is on the DEPLOY registry, including at Macaé.
- Can you buy SeaBotix vLBV?
- SeaBotix vLBV 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 SeaBotix vLBV?
- On the DEPLOY registry, comparable underwater robots to SeaBotix vLBV include Alistar, Bedrock AUV, CHASING DORY, Dive-LD.
- How does SeaBotix vLBV compare to Alistar?
- SeaBotix vLBV and Alistar (ECA Group · 1 deployment) are both underwater robots on the DEPLOY registry. SeaBotix vLBV has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
- Is SeaBotix vLBV a top underwater?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, SeaBotix vLBV ranks in roughly the top 15% of underwater models tracked by the registry.
- What is SeaBotix vLBV's maturity stage?
- SeaBotix vLBV is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.
- Is SeaBotix vLBV safe?
- SeaBotix vLBV 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 2026-07-14
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-14
Maturity + lifecycle
Maturity stage: commercial
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 SeaBotix vLBV.Recent coverage
SeaBotix vLBV in third-party press
Teledyne Marine rolls out compact navigation system for small unmanned vessels - WorkBoat
Royal Navy Expands Autonomous Underwater Fleet via New Teledyne Marine Contract - Unmanned Systems Technology
UK Orders Teledyne’s Autonomous Underwater Systems to Boost Intel - The Defense Post
Attention vs reality over time
Media mentions per month (area) against verified deployment events (dots). A press spike over a flat deployment line is the hype gap, drawn over time.
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning SeaBotix vLBV from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Teledyne Marine rolls out compact navigation system for small unmanned vessels - WorkBoat
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Royal Navy Expands Autonomous Underwater Fleet via New Teledyne Marine Contract - Unmanned Systems Technology
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UK Orders Teledyne’s Autonomous Underwater Systems to Boost Intel - The Defense Post
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Teledyne secures new Royal Navy contract for ocean data technology - Naval Technology
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VESSEL REVIEW | Gavia – Compact multi-mission autonomous submarines for Swedish Armed Forces - Baird Maritime
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UK Royal Navy Awards Teledyne Contract for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles and Floats - Business Wire
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Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) Places Follow-On Order for Additional Teledyne GAVIA AUV Systems - Business Wire
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Swedish Defence Materiel Administration Orders Additional GAVIA AUV Systems - Marine Technology News
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ZeroUSV makes world first autonomous ocean glider launch - The Engineer - Home
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ZeroUSV completes glider launch from autonomous vessel - Smart Maritime Network
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Teledyne Marine Signs Strategic MoU for Maritime Unmanned Systems - Unmanned Systems Technology
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Teledyne Marine, MSubs Eye UK Navy’s Maritime Autonomous Systems Efforts - The Defense Post
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Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /models/teledyne-seabotix-vlbv.md
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/models/a9686d6a-f788-4690-8623-6793cb7c031d
- Revision history: /models/teledyne-seabotix-vlbv/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
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Reality vs attention
SeaBotix vLBV draws attention at the 83rd percentile but verifies reality at the 42nd percentile among underwater robots. Hype Gap +41, 4th widest among underwater robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Thin deployment record; scale validation still in progress.
Signal flags
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 23, 2026