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Liquid Robotics launches new generation of wave glider ocean robots
- MrQuincle 14y agoWow, 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 14y agoThree-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 14y agoI'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.
- anonbit 14y agowho are the customers for this, National Weather Service, NOAA?