Liquid Robotics launches new generation of wave glider ocean robots

http://venturebeat.com/2013/04/08/liquid-robotics-launches-new-generation-of-wave-glider-ocean-robots

by jcr • 13 years ago

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MrQuincle• 13 years ago

Wow, 300000 dollars for the new one, they are not getting cheaper. We had a talk with them once because we specialize in networks/groups of robots, but with that price tag it wasn't straightforward to go that route in our opinion.

I am curious how many they sold! I hope they will fare well, because it's a fantastic product.

pravda• 13 years ago

Three-hundred large for a model boat? To me, it looks like a $3k boat that should be (over)priced at $30k.

Maybe that is 'retail' and they'll knock fifty-grand off and sell it for the bargain price of a quarter-of-a-million dollars!

quahada• 13 years ago

I'm guessing you're paying for the reliability and range. Does the price include sensor suites? Those are usually big ticket items.

Also, since these are autonomous, a crew is not necessary. You also save $ on fuel. I imagine the boat's cost savings pay for itself.

Liquid Robotics launches new generation of wave glider ocean robots

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