Boxfish Robotics

Operating a hovering AUV close to the seabed delivers the image quality and repeatability scientists and inspectors need, but it also places the vehicle in the most challenging part of the environment. Infrastructure, natural relief, moorings, debris and biological structures can all become collision risks during low altitude surveys.

In our recent blog, we break down how the Boxfish AUV performs obstacle avoidance during low altitude surveys, illustrating how sensing and onboard autonomy allow the vehicle to adapt its path and altitude.

How Does Boxfish AUV Obstacle Avoidance Work Learn how Boxfish AUV obstacle avoidance works using DVL‑based awareness and stereo cameras, and why it is critical for safe, repeatable environmental surveys.

Tasmania’s amazing deep-reef creatures feature in new research videos | Australian Marine Parks | Parks Australia Research into some of the fascinating deep-reef species found in the marine parks off Tasmania has been showcased in 2 short documentaries produced by the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) and Parks Australia.

At Boxfish, we’re motivated by supporting research teams as they advance autonomous underwater systems for demanding real‑world conditions.The MOLA AUV developed by MBARI demonstrates how scientists can benefit from a field proven Boxfish hardware platform and use it to test, validate, and advance their own autonomy and perception algorithms in real‑world conditions.

Interesting read on how expectations for underwater vehicles are evolving from the perspective of different manufacturers published by Marine Technology Reporter Magazine. It’s encouraging to see how the industry continues to push the boundaries of capability, precision, and usability.

At Boxfish Robotics, we’re excited to be part of this evolution by offering portable Boxfish AUV platforms capable of sub-millimetre imaging resolution and high-accuracy positioning, enabling researchers and operators to capture detailed data even in complex underwater environments.

Rising expectations: A deep dive on underwater vehicles Underwater vehicles have solidified their position, with autonomous and remotely operated platforms becoming core operational tools across offshore…

Boxfish ROV Captures Marine Research Footage for Upcoming Premiere - Ocean Science & Technology Scientists from the University of Tasmania have used a custom Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) from Boxfish Robotics to capture underwater...

Boxfish Robotics will participate in the Ocean Action Forum 2025 in Jeddah, KSA. The event focuses on advancing marine sustainability and innovation, aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, and brings together experts and decision-makers to explore practical solutions for ocean ocean health and resilience.

We will present autonomous platforms, the Boxfish AUV and Boxfish ARV-i, for coral reef monitoring, benthic survey, and photogrammetry, that offer high-resolution sub-millimetre geo-referenced imaging and enable continuous monitoring in marine environments.

We look forward to meeting with customers and partners to discuss inspection needs, digital twin applications, and regional collaboration opportunities. If attending, we welcome you to visit us in the exhibition area.

Boxfish Robotics’ resident docking solution and autonomous resident vehicle, ARV-i, took centre stage at Ocean Business 2025 earlier this year at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, UK. Built for continuous subsea operations, ARV-i autonomously returns to its dock to recharge and upload data, eliminating the need for surface intervention and helping reduce the carbon footprint of ocean exploration. Thanks to Ocean Science & Technology for featuring our technology and helping spotlight the future of subsea autonomy.

If interested to learn more visit ARVi's product webpage: https://www.boxfishrobotics.com/arv-i

BOXFISH ROBOTICS – TETHERLESS HOVERING AUVs & ROVs FOR SUBSEA RESEARCH & SURVEY Boxfish Robotics develops tetherless hovering AUVs and high-performance ROVs designed for marine research, environmental monitoring, and underwater inspection missions. Their Boxfish AUV offers six degrees of freedom motion, depths to 300 m or 600 m, and mission ranges of up to 6 km with flexible sensor bays for sonar, cameras, and environmental probes. For the latest tech in marine science, follow Ocean Science & Technology (OST) #BoxfishRobotics #BoxfishAUV #UnderwaterROV #HoveringAUV #MarineSurvey #SubseaAutonomy #OceanScienceTechnology #ost