Class definition
Water-based robots swim on the surface (B1) or dive under it (B2). A teleoperated underwater vehicle is a robotic device because it lacks the autonomy to navigate on its own; the BlueROV2 is labeled accordingly. [A1]
BlueROV2 — tethered ROV
A six-thruster tethered remotely operated vehicle for underwater inspection; depth rating depends on the tube material (acrylic vs aluminum).
| Metric | BlueROV2 |
|---|---|
| Class | tethered remotely operated vehicle (robotic device) [M1] |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 457 × 338 × 254 mm [M1] |
| Mass in air | 11–12 kg (with ballast and battery); 9–10 kg (without) [M1] |
| Depth rating | 100 m (acrylic); 300 m (aluminum) [M1] |
| Maximum forward speed | 1.5 m/s (3 knots) [M1] |
| Thrusters | 6× T200 (4 vectored, 2 vertical) [M1] |
| Bollard thrust | forward 9 kgf; vertical 7 kgf; lateral 9 kgf [M1] |
| Endurance | 2 h normal use; 4 h light use (18 Ah battery) [M1] |
| Camera | 1080p, 110° horizontal FOV, ±90° tilt [M1] |
| Lights | 2 or 4 × 1500 lumens with dimming [M1] |
| Tether | 7.6 mm diameter; working strength 35 kgf, breaking 155 kgf; 4 twisted pairs 26 AWG [M1] |
| Payload interfaces | payload capacity 1.2–1.4 kg; 18× M10 penetrators, 6 available for expansion [M1] |
| Sensors | 6-DOF IMU; dual 3-DOF magnetometers; barometer; Bar30 pressure/depth; leak sensor [M1] |
| Operating limits | — (see technical docs) [M2] |