OpenROV - The Open Source Underwater Robot

A project in San Francisco, CA by OpenROV
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OpenROV is an open-source underwater robot for exploration and education. We want to provide kits for the DIY community.
Backers: 484
Average Pledge Per Backer: $231

Funded: $111,622 of $20,000
Dates: Jun 29th -> Aug 1st (33 days)
Project By: OpenROV
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Latest News

Kickstarter Anniversary!

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
It's hard to believe, but we're exactly a year out from the close of our Kickstarter campaign last year. That calls for an update! So much has happened in the past year, it's tough to know where to begin. First of all, THANK YOU. It's been the most... (Read More)

Cover of MAKE!

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Look what you've done!!Less than a year ago, we were toiling away in the garage trying to get a few robots ready for Maker Faire. Now, thanks to your support, we're heading back to Maker Faire next week and we're on the cover of MAKE: Magazine! ... (Read More)

Community Development FTW!

April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Ok, so where to start?! First off, YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME! It’s been an incredible few months of rapid iteration and development, largely based on the incredible feedback and contributions from everyone who got their Kickstarter kits. As a community,... (Read More)

OpenROV goes to Antarctica

January 11th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys weren't the only ones waiting for a delivery before the holidays. On the icy tundra of Antarctica, Eric was eagerly anticipating the arrival of a few key parts so he could test the OpenROV under the ice. Well, he got the package in time.... (Read More)

Looking back at Kickstarter's greatest hits of 2012

January 10th - via: gizmag.com
Kickstarter, the popular crowd-funding site, has assembled a list of 2012's greatest hits which we've narrowed down to five of the more technology-related projects. Conspicuously absent from the company's official selection is the massively popular Form 1 3D printer by Formlabs, which features game-changing technology that quickly sparked a patent suit by 3D Systems. (Read More)

The Best of Kickstarter 2012

January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
From groundbreaking projects to inspiring stories, 2012 was a year of many memorable moments on Kickstarter. To celebrate the year that was, our team put together this look back at some of our favorite projects and moments. We hope you enjoy! (Read More)

Kits Shipping Next Week!

December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Alright!! After all of the hard work from people all over the world, we're really excited that the kits will begin to ship next week.  Here are a few housekeeping items to keep in mind if a kit is headed your direction: 1) Check Your Address Make... (Read More)

Thanksgiving Update

November 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all, Lots of exciting news!  First, in the spirit of the weekend, we wanted to express our gratitude for all of you. We're endlessly thankful for having such a wonderful community of fellow explorers.   Second, the samples of the new cape... (Read More)

All Around the World

November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
A few days ago, I put together this map of members of the OpenROV community and their locations around the world. In the next week, I plan on adding the locations of where all the OpenROV kits are going - nearly 50% of the kits will be headed... (Read More)

What's in the kit and when will it ship...

November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I wanted to give you a quick update on the OpenROV kits and, more importantly, the production of the OpenROV Beaglebone cape.  First, here's a video of Eric going over everything that will show up on your doorstep in a few weeks: You can see the... (Read More)

Cape Development & Kit Shipment

October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello!We know many of you are following along on the blog at OpenROV.com, but we wanted to send a Kickstarter update, too, in case folks aren't tuned in on the website yet.We've started shipping kits!  As we mentioned in the last update, the garage... (Read More)

It's all coming together!

September 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We’ve been working really hard to get everything together. OpenROV HQ (Eric’s garage) is now completely full with boxes of parts and materials as we begin to start packing the kits for shipment. All the red beanies have been mailed... (Read More)

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