Literally! The BlueBoat has best-in-class endurance capabilities with over 60 hours of continuous operating time when carrying the maximum supported number of batteries. Even with a single battery, it runs for upwards of 9 hours and can travel over 30 km.
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Blue Boat
The BlueBoat is a versatile and cost-effective autonomous surface vessel designed for hydrographic surveys, environmental monitoring, and advanced robotics applications. Featuring an innovative hull design, modular expansion capabilities, and the open-source BlueOS ecosystem, it provides a flexible platform for research, data collection, and custom robotic system development.
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| Parameter | Value | |
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| Performance | ||
| Endurance @ 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 | 6 kts |
| Maximum Static Thrust | 8.2 kgf | 18 lbf |
| Temperature Rating | -25 to 40°C | -13 to 104°F |
| Steering | Differential thrust | |
| Payload and Expansion Capabilities | ||
| Payload Capacity (batteries + payload) | 15 kg | 33 lb |
| Payload Power | Battery Voltage @ 60 A (Direct Connection) Battery Voltage @ 10 A (Fuse Board) 5V Auxiliary @ 5 A (Fuse Board) |
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| Penetrator Holes (Starboard Hatch Lid) | 2 x M10 Area to drill more |
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| Penetrator Holes (Port Hatch Lid) | 4 x M10 2 x M14 Area to drill more |
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| Available Ports and Interfaces | 3 x Serial UART Ethernet (Blue Robotics Ethernet Switch required) 2 x USB 2.0 2 x USB 3.0 1 x 16-bit ADC (3.3 V) 1 x 16-bit ADC (6.6 V) |
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| Physical | ||
| Dimensions (Length x Width x Height) | 120 x 93 x 46 cm (deployed) 120 x 71 x 24 cm (folded) 120 x 46 x 20 cm (packaged) |
47 x 36.5 x 18 in (deployed) 47 x 28 x 9.5 in (folded) 47 x 18 x 8 in (packaged) |
| Weight (no batteries or payload) | 14.5 kg | 32 lb |
| Freeboard (2 batteries, no payload) | 160 mm | 6.3 in |
| Maximum Draft (maximum payload) | 320 mm | 12.6 in |
| Propulsion | 2x M200 Motor w/ Weedless Propeller | |
| Propeller Diameter | 112 mm | 4.4 in |
| Navigation Light | 5V 2W LED, White All-Around, Programmable Flashing | |
| Primary Materials | LDPE (hulls) 30% Glass-filled Polycarbonate Anodized Aluminum Stainless Steel |
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| Hull Color Codes | Mariner Blue – HEX #3366CC Garibaldi Orange – PANTONE 137C Moray Green – PANTONE 13-0443 TCX Axolotl Pink – PANTONE 1787 C |
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| 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) ¹ | up to 250 m | up to 0.135 NM |
| Wireless Range for Telemetry and Control (w/ directional antennas, not included) ¹ | >800 m | >0.43 NM |
| 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) |
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| Electronics and Electrical System | ||
| Onboard Computer | Raspberry Pi 4 (2GB) w/ BlueOS | |
| Flight Controller | Navigator | |
| Sensors | 6-DOF IMU Dual 3-DOF compasses Internal barometer |
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| 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) | |
| Regulatory | ||
| Harmonized code | 8907.90.0090 (BlueBoat only) 9015.80.8080 (when equipped with hydrographic sensors) |
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| 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) | |
| ¹ Dependent on operating conditions. Weather, sea state, BaseStation height, connected peripherals, wireless interference and noise will affect range. ² 6S input voltage is acceptable, but at reduced throttle level. Do not exceed 500W per motor. |
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Description
The BlueBoat is the planet’s most affordable surface vessel for hydrographic surveys, robotic systems development, and scientific missions. Its weedless hull and propeller design, rugged construction, and compact transport size make it reliable and convenient to use, while its flexible electronics architecture, ample payload mounting areas, and open-source BlueOS software system make it an ideal platform for integration of sonars and other sensors.
