Side by side
Deep Trekker REVOLUTION vs Oceanbotics SRV-8X Optimus
Two underwater_rovs a buyer shopping for dive_search would honestly weigh against each other, with the manufacturer-published figures in one table and a plain reading of what the differences mean on a floor. We sell across brands, so we have no reason to tilt it.
| Deep Trekker REVOLUTION | Oceanbotics SRV-8X Optimus | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | underwater_rov | underwater_rov |
| Sold as collaborative | no | no |
| Applications listed | dive_search, underwater_inspection | underwater_inspection, dive_search |
| Weight | 33 kg | 32 kg |
| Sensors | enhanced 4K camera with rotating camera , 8 mp stills, dimmable high efficiency LED, optional Blueprint Oculus M1200D multibe, optional USBL positioning, optional Reach Alpha 5 manipulator arm, grabber standard in base package | 4K camera, 4 x 6,000 lumen lights, imaging sonar option, USBL, DVL and acoustic tracking options, manipulator and grabber options |
| Specs checked | 2026-08-22 | 2026-10-19 |
Every figure is a manufacturer-published claim, checked on the date shown against the maker's own material, and not one of them survives contact with your part, your rate and your floor without an applications review. Prices are deliberately absent: quotes are prepared by our team and confirmed with the manufacturer.
What the numbers mean on the floor
- Neither is sold as collaborative. Both need guarding and an integrator's risk assessment before a person shares the floor with them.
- Both are listed for dive_search, underwater_inspection.
What a spec sheet cannot tell you
The gripper, the fixture and the integrator decide more of the outcome than the arm. Cycle time on your part is a test, not a datasheet figure. Service footprint, spare parts and who answers the phone at 2 AM differ by brand and by state. And the price difference between two arms in the same class is usually smaller than the difference between two integrators' quotes for the same cell. A model number is not a specification, and the gripper is the project.
From our matrix
Deep Trekker REVOLUTION. Top of range Deep Trekker ROV, six vectored thrusters and active stabilization, the one for current and heavy tooling. operating_range_m is the published DEPTH RATING of 305 m, not a radio range.... Manufacturer specification.
Oceanbotics SRV-8X Optimus. Larger SRV-8 for defense, search and rescue and offshore work: 350 m standard, 500 m and 1,200 m options, 32 kg without batteries, eight large thrusters, four 6,000 lumen lights, up to 8 hours on hot-swappable batteries or topside power, SubNav OS, same accessory family as the SRV-8; mine disposal and acoustic tracking variants exist. Manufacturer specification.
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