Description
- BlueRobotics BlueBoat Uncrewed Surface Vessel Pink
- Innovates hydrographic surveys and scientific missions
- Maximizes payload space with robust weedless design
- Supports diverse applications with open-source software
- Enhances navigation with GPS and autonomous features
- Fits in car trunk with foldable hull and frame
The BlueRobotics BlueBoat Uncrewed Surface Vessel Pink is an innovative and versatile robotic surface vessel designed for hydrographic surveys, robotics system development, and scientific missions. It features a unique hull design that enhances reliability and ease of use, making it an ideal platform for integrating various sensors and payloads. The vessel's construction is robust, with a weedless hull and propeller design that ensures smooth operation even in challenging environments filled with weeds or debris. This design is complemented by a flexible electronics architecture and ample payload mounting areas, allowing for extensive customization and expansion possibilities.
The BlueBoat is engineered to accommodate a wide range of payloads, with all control electronics, batteries, and wiring housed within the hulls. This design maximizes the space available for payload integration, providing a low-wake sensor area that is particularly suitable for survey sonars. The vessel can support up to 15 kg of batteries and payload, with multiple mounting points available for various equipment. The open-source BlueOS software system further enhances its integration capabilities, making it a highly adaptable platform for diverse applications.
Equipped with advanced autonomous navigation capabilities, the BlueBoat includes a Navigator Flight Controller, GPS, and ArduRover control firmware. It can perform precision GPS waypoint navigation, position hold, follow-me maneuvers, and automatic return-to-home functions. The vessel also supports manual operation via a joystick controller, offering flexibility in mission planning and execution. Its long-range wifi radio connects to a BaseStation box, enabling interaction with the boat from up to 250 meters away. The system is compatible with additional communication options for extended range, such as 4G LTE and Iridium satellite communications.
The BlueBoat is designed for convenience and portability, featuring a folding hull and frame design that allows it to fit in the trunk of most cars. Quick-release handles facilitate rapid transitions between folded and deployed configurations. The vessel boasts impressive endurance capabilities, with over 60 hours of continuous operation possible when fully equipped with batteries. Even with a single battery, it can operate for over 9 hours and cover distances exceeding 30 kilometers.
Constructed to rigorous quality standards, the BlueBoat combines affordability with durability, reflecting years of experience in subsea hardware design. It arrives almost fully assembled, requiring minimal setup time before deployment. The vessel's aesthetic options include a range of colors, with fluorescent green offering the highest visibility on water, followed by orange and pink.
Note: Ensure proper handling and operation to avoid potential hazards associated with waterborne activities.
- 1x BlueRobotics BlueBoat Uncrewed Surface Vessel Pink
- 2x BlueBoat hull assembly (starboard and port)
- 2x M200 Motor with mount
- 2x Frame bracket and frame crossmember assembly
- Starboard and Port hatch lid assembly with installed electronics
- Antenna assembly
- Propeller Set
- Crosstube assembly
- Flagpole with flag
- Battery Cables
- USB Ethernet adapter
- Microfiber towel
- Sticker set
- Velcro strip
- Alcohol wipe
- Cable ties
- Fixed Frame Hardware
- Frame Mounting Hardware
- Tools
- Fuse Spares
- Spare Hardware
- 120 x 93 x 38 cm / 47 x 36.5 x 15 inch (deployed) (Length x Width x Height)
- 120 x 71 x 24 cm / 47 x 28 x 9.5 inch (folded) (Length x Width x Height)
- 120 x 46 x 20 cm / 47 x 18 x 8 inch (packaged) (Length x Width x Height)
- Freeboard (2 batteries, no payload): 160 mm / 6.3 inch
- Maximum Draft (maximum payload): 320 mm / 12.6 inch
- Propeller Diameter: 112 mm / 4.4 inch
- Performance
- Endurance at 1 m/s (~30 W), no payload
- 2 Batteries (532 Wh, 2.4 kg): 18 hrs (65 km)
- 4 Batteries (1064 Wh, 4.7 kg): 36 hrs (130 km)
- 6 Batteries (1596 Wh, 7.0 kg): 50 hrs (180 km)
- 8 Batteries (2128 Wh, 9.3 kg): 62 hrs (220 km)
- Solar Power (user equipped): Indefinite
- Maximum Speed (2 batteries, no payload): 3 m/s
- Maximum Static Thrust: 8.2 kgf
- Temperature Rating: -25 to 40 °C
- Steering: Differential thrust
- Payload and Expansion Capabilities
- Payload Capacity (batteries + payload): 15 kg
- Payload Power
- Battery Voltage at 60 A (Direct Connection)
- Battery Voltage at 10 A (Fuse Board)
- 5V Auxiliary at 5 A (Fuse Board)
- Penetrator Holes (Starboard Hatch Lid)
- 2x M10
- Area to drill more
- Penetrator Holes (Port Hatch Lid)
- 4x M10
- 2x M14
- Area to drill more
- Available Ports and Interfaces
- 3x Serial UART
- Ethernet (Blue Robotics Ethernet Switch required)
- 2x USB 2.0
- 2x USB 3.0
- 1x 16-bit ADC (3.3 V)
- 1x 16-bit ADC (6.6 V)
- Communications
- Wireless Communications Protocol: 802.11a/b/g/n (2412 - 2462MHz)
- Wireless Router: MikroTik RBGroove-52HPn
- Default Wireless Configuration: Client Mode (CPE)
- BaseStation Router Default IP Address: 192.168.2.3
- BlueBoat Router Default IP Address: 192.168.2.4
- Included Antenna: 7 dBi 2.4GHz Omnidirectional, N-type male connector
- Wireless Range for Telemetry and Control (w/ included antennas): up to 250 m
- Wireless Range for Telemetry and Control (w/ directional antennas, not included): >800 m
- Cellular & Satellite Communications: Capable
- Software
- Vehicle Control: ArduRover
- Onboard Operating System: BlueOS
- Onboard Operating System Default Address: blueos. local (192.168.2.2)
- Recommended Mission-planning Software: QGroundControl or Mission Planner
- Navigation Capabilities
- Manual Control (w/ Joystick)
- Waypoint Navigation (Auto)
- Click-to-Navigate (Guided)
- Position Hold (Loiter)
- Return-to-Home (if connection lost)
- Electronics and Electrical Systems
- Onboard Computer: Raspberry Pi 4 (2GB) w/ BlueOS
- Flight Controller: Navigator
- Sensors
- 6-DOF IMU
- Dual 3-DOF compasses
- Internal barometer
- GPS: mRobotics M10034-M9N, (NEO-M9N, IST8308)
- Speed Controllers: Basic ESC 500 (BlueBoat Configuration)
- Power Load Switching: PowerSwitch (120A, 4S/6S Battery, Current/Voltage Sense, 5V/8A Out)
- Recommended Battery: Blue Robotics 4S Lithium-Ion
- Input Voltage Range: 12 - 26 VDC2; (4S - 6S Batteries)
- 4S Low Battery Voltage Protection Cutoff: 8 V
- 6S Low Battery Voltage Protection Cutoff: 12 V
- 5V Auxiliary Output: 5 A
- Individual Battery Fuses: 60 A MIDI
- System Fuse: 150 A MIDI
- Fuse Board: Mini-ATC (2 A, 5 A, 10 A fuses included)
- Compatible Operating System
- Windows: Windows 10 64-bit or later
- macOS: 10.20 or later
- Ubuntu: 20.04 LTS or later
- Recommended Control Computer Hardware
- Processor: i5 processor equivalent or better
- RAM: 8GB or more
- Storage: Solid-state drive (SSD)
- Physical
- Propulsion: 2x M200 Motor w/ Weedless Propeller
- Navigation Light: 5V 2W LED, White All-Around, Programmable Flashing
- Primary Materials
- LDPE (hulls)
- 30% Glass-filled Polycarbonate
- Anodized Aluminum
- Stainless Steel
- Weight (no batteries or payload): 14.5 kg