Blueye Robotics has unveiled a new generation of underwater technology with the launch of the Blueye X7 ROV, the upgraded Blueye X3 Ultra, and the cloud platform Blueye Cloud. Together, the systems expand Blueye’s ecosystem from underwater operations to integrated fleet management and AI-enabled data workflows.
For the defence and security sector, the launch reflects a growing convergence between autonomous systems, edge AI, and operational data management. Compact and rapidly deployable underwater systems are becoming increasingly relevant across areas such as port security, critical infrastructure inspection, search and recovery, and maritime situational awareness.
Blueye X7 ROV.Photo: Blueye Robotics
The new Blueye X7 and Blueye X3 Ultra represent two complementary tiers in Blueye’s next-generation underwater portfolio, combining increased operational capability with expanded onboard AI and improved imaging performance.
With seven thrusters enabling full six degrees of freedom and seven guest ports for sensors and tools, the platform is built for operations including infrastructure inspection, search and recovery, harbour security, and underwater monitoring.
The system also introduces onboard AI processing for real-time object recognition, tracking, and turbidity filtering directly on the 4K camera feed, with support for deploying custom AI models on the vehicle.
Alongside it, the Blueye X3 Ultra brings upgraded capability to compact inspection workflows. The system combines improved 4K HDR imaging, enhanced positioning, and increased onboard compute performance through NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX.
This enables real-time image enhancement and AI-supported functions such as object detection and tracking, while maintaining a compact and fast-deployment form factor.
The new Blueye Cloud platform provides a browser-based system for managing ROV fleets, missions, and inspection data. Operators can replay dives with synchronized video, sonar overlays, and mapped tracks, while sharing mission data through simple browser links.
The platform also introduces AI-assisted reporting workflows, allowing inspection findings, annotations, and operational data to be compiled into structured reports.
Replay any dive on the map, depth-coloured track, time-synced media, and multibeam playback, all in the browser.
All systems run on Blueye’s shared software architecture, enabling synchronized updates and consistent functionality across the fleet. Combined with Blueye Cloud, the platform creates an end-to-end workflow from deployment to analysis and reporting.
The launch demonstrates how underwater robotics are evolving toward more integrated and operationally scalable autonomy ecosystems, reducing complexity while increasing capability for both civilian and security-related maritime operations.
The Blueye X3 Ultra ready for dive. Image: Blueye Robotics
Blueye Robotics develops user-friendly underwater drones and robotic systems for inspection, monitoring, and operational tasks across maritime industries. The company combines compact ROV platforms, onboard AI, and cloud-based data infrastructure to simplify underwater operations and improve access to subsea data and situational awareness. Blueye Robotics is a member of both the NORDSEC Defence and Security Cluster and the Ocean Autonomy Cluster.