| Boxfish LUNA AUV | Boxfish AUV | ARV-i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Autonomous visual survey and photogrammetry | Autonomous scientific survey and photogrammetry | Underwater resident monitoring and inspection |
| Best fit for | Coral reef monitoring, fish surveys, habitat mapping, photogrammetry, environmental monitoring | Marine science, environmental monitoring, sensor integration and advanced autonomy applications | Long-term monitoring of underwater assets |
| Key Differentiator | Sony full-frame imaging system | Stereo perception | Docking and resident operation |
| Key Benefit | Highest quality visual datasets and repeatable imaging surveys | Greater situational awareness and capability around complex underwater structures | Persistent autonomous monitoring from a subsea dock |
| Imaging output | 50 MP RAW images, 4K video up to 60 fps, 8/10-bit, 60-600 Mbps; 4K RAW video option | 20 MP RAW images, 4K video up to 30 fps, 8-bit, 60-150 Mbps | 20 MP RAW images, 4K video up to 30 fps, 8-bit, 60-150 Mbps |
| Weight and portability | 25 kg, portable | 25 kg, portable | 28 kg, primarily designed to be deployed at the dock installation site |
| Depth rating | 300 m, optional 500 m or 1,000 m | 300 m, optional 500 m or 1,000 m | 300 m, optional 500 m or 1,000 m |
| Power endurance | Up to 10 hrs* | Up to 10 hrs* | Up to 10 hrs* |
| Navigation | High precision for repeatable surveys and low-level photogrammetry | High precision for repeatable surveys and low-level photogrammetry | High precision for repeatable surveys and low-level photogrammetry |
| Terrain following | 4-beam Acoustic | 4-beam Acoustic | 4-beam Acoustic |
| Obstacle avoidance | Acoustic | Acoustic and image-based | Acoustic and image-based |
| Sensors payload standard | DVL, USBL, IMU, depth sensor | DVL, USBL, IMU, depth sensor, stereo camera | DVL, USBL, IMU, depth sensor, stereo camera |
| Operation mode | Autonomous, optional ROV and hybrid | Autonomous, optional ROV and hybrid | Autonomous, optional ROV and hybrid |
| Docking | NA | NA | Dock and dock electronics to support resident operations can be purchased with the unit or on a later stage |
| Upgradability | Four free ports for accessories and mission specific sensors, including stereo cameras for fish surveys and environmental sensors such as CTD, pH, DO, turbidity, chlorophyll and more. | Four free ports for accessories and mission specific sensors, including stereo cameras for fish surveys and environmental sensors such as CTD, pH, DO, turbidity, chlorophyll and more. | Three free ports for accessories and mission specific sensors, including stereo cameras for fish surveys and environmental sensors such as CTD, pH, DO, turbidity, chlorophyll and more. |
| Open architecture | SDK/API available for custom integrations and application development | SDK/API available for custom integrations and application development | SDK/API available for custom integrations and application development |
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*Actual endurance depends on mission profile, vehicle configuration and environmental conditions.
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