Marine robotics startup EyeROV bags ₹47 crore order from Indian Navy 

EyeROV, the underwater robotics startup, has announced the signing of a ₹47 core contract with the Indian Navy for advanced Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (UWROVs).

The company’s UWROVs have been tested in the most demanding environments, from the turbulent seas for deep water missions as deep as 400+ m for underwater volcanic studies to the coldest depths of the Antarctic Sea.

These successful tests prove that the Navy receives systems designed for real-world challenges where precision, safety and reliability are paramount, said a press release.

EyeROV TROUT, a 300m depth rated, is a military grade rugged ROV developed for dual applications of defence as well as commercial. It can deep dive equipped with advanced payloads to carry out multiple missions like underwater surveillance & reconnaissance to monitor naval environments and more.

Johns T. Mathai, Co-Founder & CEO, EyeROV, said, “This recognition is a true reward for our dedicated efforts over the past eight years. We sincerely thank the iDEX and Navy teams for their support in fostering advanced indigenous solutions.”

EyeROV brings nearly a decade of field experience delivering underwater intelligence in mission-critical projects — from disaster and recovery to dam safety inspections to offshore energy operations and naval operations.

Kannappa P., Co-Founder & CTO, EyeROV, added, “For eight years, EyeROV has engineered underwater systems tested in the harshest conditions. This partnership with the Navy is proof that Indian innovation can set benchmarks globally in defence deep-tech.”

Founded in 2017, EyeROV has completed more than 100 successful deployments across India, West Asia, APAC and Europe. The company has more than 80 customers including DRDO, Indian Coast Guard, CSIR and NCPOR.

Published on September 30, 2025