Blueye Robotics

[ACTIVE]

Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Trondheim, Norway · Est. 2015 · 3 models registered · 12 deployments

New deploymentFunding gap >24mo

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Blueye Robotics: 3 models, 12 deployments across 2 regions, $1.3M raised. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

ACTIVE

Capital / Funding

$1.3M

Headquarters

Trondheim, Norway

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

3

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Blueye Robotics is a Norwegian underwater drone company based in Trondheim, developing compact ROVs for professional inspection, defense, aquaculture, and marine research. Founded in 2015, the company has shipped multiple generations — the Pioneer, X1, X3, X3 Ultra, and the flagship X7 — with depths up to 500m, 4K HDR imaging, and onboard AI via NVIDIA Jetson. Its Blueye Cloud platform provides browser-based fleet and mission management.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 96.8%

Clean safety record across 12 verified deployments. Strong deployment footprint with 11 operational sites across 11 countries. Funding runway warrants monitoring: last known round 77 months ago.

Key Facts

RobotObservation-class underwater ROVs (underwater drones)
FocusInspection, aquaculture, and marine research
CEOErik Dyrkoren
FoundersErik Dyrkoren, Martin Ludvigsen, Christine Spiten, Erik Haugane
Key productBlueye X3 underwater ROV
Military customerDutch Navy

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Blueye Robotics.

Leadership & Founders

6 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Christian Gabrielsensecondary-verified

CEO (Daglig Leder)

Erik Dyrkorenreported, not verified

CEO & Co-Founder

Founding Team

Erik Dyrkoren[Founder]

cofounder

Christine Spiten[Founder]

sole

Erik Haugane[Founder]

sole

Martin Ludvigsen[Founder]

sole

Key Former Leadership (4 Tracked)

Christine SpitenCo-founder
Erik DyrkorenCo-founder
Martin LudvigsenCo-founder
Erik HauganeCo-founder

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

3 entries
Total Tracked1
Operating1
Announced0
Concluded0

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • Blueye Robotics x RVI Tools (Netherlands Royal Navy)Aug 19, 2025

    MOST RECENT · Blueye Robotics x RVI Tools (Netherlands Royal Navy) · 2025-08-19 · with RVI Tools · OPERATING

Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators

Blueye Robotics - 12 deploymentsBlueye Robotics

Platform Models

3 entries

Deployments

12 entries

Sectors & Applications

1 entry

FAQ

10 entries
What is Blueye Robotics?

Blueye Robotics is a Norwegian underwater drone company based in Trondheim, developing compact ROVs for professional inspection, defense, aquaculture, and marine research. Founded in 2015, the company has shipped multiple generations — the Pioneer, X1, X3, X3 Ultra, and the flagship X7 — with depths up to 500m, 4K HDR imaging, and onboard AI via NVIDIA Jetson. Its Blueye Cloud platform provides browser-based fleet and mission management.

What does Blueye Robotics make?

Blueye Robotics has 3 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Blueye X7, Blueye X3 Ultra, X3 (Blueye Robotics builds physical robots).

Who competes with Blueye Robotics?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Blueye Robotics building in the same form factors include Roborock, Unitree Robotics, Anduril Industries, DJI.

Who is the CEO of Blueye Robotics?

Christian Gabrielsen is the ceo of Blueye Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.

Where is Blueye Robotics headquartered?

Blueye Robotics is headquartered in Trondheim, Norway.

How much funding has Blueye Robotics raised?

Blueye Robotics has raised approximately $1M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.

Where does Blueye Robotics operate robots?

Blueye Robotics operates 12 verified deployments, including at Oslo, Norway, Aberdeen, United Kingdom, Bergen, Norway.

How many robots has Blueye Robotics deployed?

DEPLOY has 12 verified Blueye Robotics deployments on record at sites including Oslo, Norway, Aberdeen, United Kingdom, Bergen, Norway. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.

Is Blueye Robotics a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Blueye Robotics ranks in roughly the top 4% of companies tracked by the registry.

Is Blueye Robotics safe?

Blueye Robotics has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.