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Blue Robotics BlueROV2

[UND]· 2023
74.5

ROBOSCORE™ METHODOLOGY — 9 DIMENSIONS

Performance22%
Reliability20%
Ease of Use15%
Intelligence15%
Vendor Reliability10%
Value9%
Ecosystem7%
Safety5%
Design4%

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Not manufacturer-provided.

$4,500

5kg payload

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Blue RoboticsBlue Robotics BlueROV2

BEST FOR

Underwater & Marine applications

AVOID IF

Budget is primary constraint and manual alternatives exist

PAYBACK

TBD

COMPLEXITY

TBD

Open-source ROV platform used by researchers, educators, and marine professionals worldwide. 6-thruster vectored configuration. ArduSub firmware. Community of 5000+ operators.

Performance
6825%
Reliability
7420%
Ease of Use
8215%
Intelligence
6215%
Value
9010%
Ecosystem
858%
Safety
755%
Design
762%

Performance

Payload Kg5

Other

Cameras1080p low-light
Depth M100
Mass Kg11
FirmwareArduSub open-source
Community5000+ operators
Thrusters6

Purchase Costs

MSRP

$4,500

CURRENT

$4,500

Operating Costs (Annual)

MAINTENANCE LOW

MAINTENANCE HIGH

5-Year Summary

$4,500

Purchase price + estimated 5 years maintenance

2
$25/hr
1
$4,500

Monthly savings

$8,333

Payback period

1mo

3-year net ROI

6567%

5-year savings

$495,500

IntervalTaskEst. Cost
DailyVisual inspection & debris removal
WeeklySensor calibration check & log review
MonthlyLubrication, belt/chain tension check$50–150
6-MonthFull mechanical inspection & software update$500–2,000
AnnualComprehensive overhaul & recalibration$2,000–10,000

Service Details

Warranty:Contact Vendor
Support:Contact Vendor
Response:Contact Vendor
Spare Parts:Contact Vendor

Operator Training

Contact Vendor

Typical Training Plan

SAFETY & BASICS

2–4 hours

OPERATIONS

4–16 hours

TROUBLESHOOTING

2–8 hours

MAINTENANCE

4–16 hours

Before purchasing the Blue Robotics BlueROV2, ask the vendor these critical questions:

  1. 01What is the total cost of ownership over 5 years?
  2. 02What does the warranty cover, and what's excluded?
  3. 03What is your average response time for critical issues?
  4. 04Can you provide references from similar deployments?
  5. 05Is a pilot program available before full commitment?

... and 15 more critical questions

74.5/ 100
Performance
6825%
Reliability
7420%
Ease of Use
8215%
Intelligence
6215%
Value
9010%
Ecosystem
858%
Safety
755%
Design
762%

Purchase Price

$4,500

Est. Annual Maintenance

Contact Vendor

5-Year Total

Cost per Shift

Cost per Hour

Based on industry averages. Actual costs vary.

Blue Robotics

Founded

EST. 2014(12 years)

Funding

NOT DISCLOSED

Employees

NOT DISCLOSED

HQ

US

Vendor Health Score

NOT RATED

No certifications listed

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