Aquarov

What Aquarov does

Aquarov Ltda is a Chilean marine robotics company headquartered in Puerto Montt, Los Lagos, that designs, sells, and operates remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and terrestrial crawlers for underwater inspection and maintenance. Its core products are the proprietary INSY 108 and INSY 308 ROVs (6-DOF maneuverability, 8 vectorized motors, up to 3KW power, 100–300m depth ratings, constructed from POM, anodized aluminum, and carbon fiber), the ROV Manta underwater drone (in testing), and the Cámara SmartCam, an AI-powered multi-camera system that uses computer vision to estimate salmon weights with over 95% accuracy via onboard volumetric modeling. The company derives revenue from ROV and SmartCam hardware sales, professional inspection/engineering services across aquaculture, oil & gas, hydroelectric, nuclear, potable water, military/security, and infrastructure, and a joint venture with Wildsense to commercialize robotics, sensor networks, telecommunications, and AI vision in aquaculture.

Aquarov operates a sales-led, B2B go-to-market anchored in a WooCommerce online shop and quote-based contact inquiries, primarily serving 60+ enterprise clients in the Chilean aquaculture industry hub. Distribution is supported by international supplier partnerships with Inuktun, Seamor, and Gnom for specialized ROV technology, while SmartCam is co-developed with Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María under the Wildsense JV, partially supported by subsidy funding. The company is privately held with 11-50 employees and no disclosed external institutional funding.

Name

Aquarov

Legal name

AQUAROV LTDA.

Website

https://aquarov.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aquarov Ltda is a Chilean marine robotics company in Puerto Montt that designs and operates ROVs and AI-powered camera systems for underwater inspection, primarily serving salmon farming and industrial clients in Chile.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Underwater Robotics

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine & Underwater Robotics (USVs/UUVs) (HDAAAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) & Autonomous Submersible Manufacturing (IMAJAOAC), Underwater Hull Services (Diving, In-Water Cleaning, Propeller Polishing, Inspection) (TLAHAMAL), Maritime Unmanned Systems (USV/UUV) & Control Stations (IMABAKAJ)

Keywords

• Underwater robotics
• Remotely operated vehicles
• Aquaculture technology
• Marine inspection services
• Subsea inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Puerto Montt

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. ROV Hardware Sales: Sale of underwater and terrestrial remotely operated vehicles including ROV INSY 108, ROV INSY 308, and ROV Manta models.
2. SmartCam Systems: Sale of AI-powered camera systems for aquaculture monitoring and salmon weight estimation.
3. Inspection & Engineering Services: Specialized services for underwater inspection, cleaning, and engineering for aquaculture, oil & energy, hydroelectric, nuclear, and infrastructure sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Aquarov designs, manufactures and sells industrial underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), including the INSY 108, INSY 308 and ROV Manta models, along with an AI-powered camera system (SmartCam) that uses computer vision for salmon weight estimation. The company also provides underwater inspection, cleaning, seabed maintenance and engineering services, primarily serving the Chilean aquaculture industry.

Product overview

Aquarov offers a portfolio of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for underwater and terrestrial applications, primarily serving the aquaculture industry. The product lineup includes the ROV INSY series (INSY 308 and INSY 108 compact variants) which are industrial underwater drones with vectorized motors for 6-DOF maneuverability, the ROV Manta underwater drone currently in testing phase, and the Cámara SmartCam—an AI-powered camera system developed with Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María that uses artificial vision for salmon weight management. The company also provides associated services for engineering, underwater inspection, seabed cleaning, and operates joint ventures with Wildsense for data acquisition and analysis in aquaculture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ROVS INSY: Revolutionary line of industrial ROVs designed for harsh operational conditions in marine environments, with special focus on aquaculture sector. Features include 8 vectorized motors, up to 3KW power, and depth capabilities of 100-300 meters depending on model.
• Aquarov SmartCam
• Aquarov Tech Spa

Products and services

• ROV INSY 308 Industrial underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle designed for harsh marine conditions in aquaculture. Features 8 vectorized motors with up to 3KW power output, 23kg thrust, 6 degrees of freedom maneuvering, 300m depth rating, constructed from POM, anodized aluminum, and carbon fiber. Weighs 20kg dry.
• ROV INSY 108 Compact industrial underwater ROV for marine and aquaculture applications. Features 100m depth rating, 6 degrees of freedom maneuverability, constructed from POM, anodized aluminum, and carbon fiber. Weighs 12kg dry.
• ROV Manta Underwater drone (ROV) for remote-operated marine inspection and exploration tasks. Currently in product testing phase.
• Cámara SmartCam (Aquarov SmartCam) AI-powered intelligent camera system for aquaculture weight management. Developed with Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María and Wildsense, uses artificial vision to analyze salmon images with over 95% accuracy. Features multiple synchronized cameras, onboard computer processing, and real-time volumetric modeling for individual fish weight determination.
• Underwater Inspection and Engineering Services Specialized services for underwater inspection, cleaning, seabed maintenance and engineering for aquaculture, oil & energy, hydroelectric, nuclear, potable water, and infrastructure sectors. Includes structural inspection, pipeline inspection, and environmental monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 95% precision in salmon weight estimation using SmartCam artificial vision technology
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• InuktuncoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational supplier partner providing specialized ROV technology for operations in dangerous areas and confined spaces. Inuktun ROVs are used for applications in petroleum, gas, and industrial sectors.
• SeamorcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational supplier partner providing ROV systems for various underwater applications and marine operations.
• GnomcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational supplier partner providing specialized underwater robotics technology.
• WildsenseflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner for developing and commercializing robotics, sensor networks, telecommunications systems, and artificial vision technologies for aquaculture. Wildsense and Aquarov Tech Spa are collaborating on information acquisition, processing, and analysis systems for aquaculture operations, with plans to expand validation and commercialization in Chile and internationally.
• Universidad Técnica Federico Santa MaríaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner collaborating on the development of SmartCam technology through Wildsense. The partnership combines academic excellence with aquaculture-specific needs, supported by subsidy funds to develop artificial vision solutions for the Chilean aquaculture industry.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VideoRay: US-based designer and manufacturer of micro-ROVs used for inspection, security, and aquaculture applications. Comparable to Aquarov in the small/portable ROV segment with overlapping end markets including infrastructure inspection and underwater security.
• Deep Trekker: Canadian manufacturer of battery-powered, portable ROVs widely used in aquaculture inspection, net cleaning, and underwater monitoring. Directly competes with Aquarov's INSY series in the salmon farming inspection niche and serves overlapping aquaculture customers globally.
• Blueye Robotics: Norwegian underwater drone (ROV) manufacturer targeting inspection, aquaculture, and research customers. Directly comparable to Aquarov's compact ROVs (INSY 108) and serves the same aquaculture inspection use cases, particularly relevant given the Nordic aquaculture market.

Emerging players

• Sublue: Chinese consumer and light-commercial underwater robotics company with growing aquaculture and inspection applications. Comparable to Aquarov as an emerging underwater robotics player expanding into commercial use cases.
• ScaleAQ: Norwegian aquaculture technology supplier offering sensors, cameras, and fish-farm automation. Highly relevant as a competitor specifically in AI/vision-based aquaculture monitoring — directly competing with Aquarov's SmartCam in the salmon farming segment.
• Aquaai: US-based AI and underwater robotics company focused on fish farm monitoring and biomass estimation. Direct competitor to Aquarov's SmartCam in the AI-driven aquaculture vision space, especially relevant given global salmon farming trends.

Broad incumbents

• Kongsberg Maritime: Major maritime technology provider offering underwater robotics, AUVs, and subsea sensor systems. Operates broadly in underwater inspection and survey — overlapping with Aquarov's hydroelectric, oil & gas, and infrastructure inspection segments.
• Saab Seaeye: Global leader in electric underwater robotic systems (ROVs) for offshore, defense, and commercial applications. Operates broadly in the same underwater robotics space as Aquarov but at much larger scale and across defense, oil & gas, and hydrography.

Regional players

• Sperre AS: Norwegian ROV manufacturer serving aquaculture, defense, and offshore markets primarily in Northern Europe. Comparable to Aquarov as a regional ROV specialist serving aquaculture and inspection, but operating in a different geography.

Others

• Wildsense: Joint venture partner developing robotics, sensor networks, telecommunications, and AI vision systems for aquaculture. Comparable to Aquarov's product roadmap (especially SmartCam) and operating in the same Chilean aquaculture market, with overlapping customer set.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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