In industrial applications, there is no room for uncertainty. Downtime is costly. Weather windows are limited. However, an underwater system must be ready for action at any time, perform reliably even in tough conditions, and integrate seamlessly into your workflows.

That’s why we have completely rethought the design of ocean technology, building system solutions that are reliable, efficient, quick and easy to maintain, highly adaptable, and lighter than other systems.

The ocean doesn’t care about your deadlines. But we do.

Industrial applications: Where our system solutions thrive.

Asset integrity & IMR

Comprehensive inspection, maintenance and repair management for underwater structures. Ensuring structural integrity and minimising costly downtime throughout the entire lifecycle.

Services for oceanographic research & data acquisition

Focus on scientific data collection. The system solution serves as a highly stable, low-noise carrier platform for CTDs, ADCPs, and specialised biosensors.

Subsea construction & installation support

Monitoring of complex installations throughout the process (e.g., cables, pipes, foundations). Provision of real-time data to support precision work on the seabed.

R&D platform for marine technology

Test platform for hardware and software. Open interfaces and open backend enable the in-situ validation of new sensors, AI algorithms, or manipulators under real-world conditions.

Site survey & pre-installation assessment

Comprehensive characterisation of the site prior to the start of construction. Detection of obstacles (UXO / debris) and geophysical surveys to minimise risk during the planning phase.
IDEAL FOR THE INDUSTRY

Our proven
basic platforms

These initial platforms are perfect for industrial applications – optimised for a specific use case and ready to be adapted to your individual needs.

BUDDY

ROV

Adaptable ROV for offshore inspection, monitoring, repair, survey tasks, and scientific exploration

Start with BUDDY

MATE

ROV

Portable and agile ROV for versatile offshore inspection, survey, and scientific applications with high payload capacity and precise positioning

Start with MATE

COMPANION

ROTV

Compact and modular towed sensor platform for efficient subsea and water column observation

Start with COMPANION

UTILITY BUDDY

ROV

Versatile utility ROV for precise subsea intervention, heavy-load handling, and complex offshore operations in challenging underwater environments

Start with UTILITY BUDDY
FROM PRACTICE

Real-world missions: Our system solutions in action.

Developing innovative offshore technologies under realistic field conditions

Fast and reliable UXO detection under real offshore conditions. COMPANION enables flexible sensor integration, rapid adaptation to changing requirements, and cost-efficient deployment even from small vessels.

System: COMPANION ROTV
Application: Sensor testing
Capability: Rapid payload exchange, modular setup
Environment: Baltic Sea, offshore test field
Customer: Fraunhofer IGD

Supporting long-term ocean observation through reliable subsea operations

Ensuring continuous access to valuable environmental data through efficient monitoring, maintenance, and recovery of seabed sensor systems. Equipped with advanced sensors and a versatile manipulator, the ROV enables precise inspections and supports recovery operations, helping to maximize data availability while reducing operational effort.

System: BUDDY ROV
Application: Environmental monitoring, sensor and data recovery
Capability: Navigation, inspection, manipulation
Environment: Baltic Sea, North Sea
Customer: Bundesamt für Naturschutz

Securing valuable environmental data through innovative recovery solutions

Reducing the risk of data and equipment loss through reliable subsea recovery and servicing of seabed lander systems. The ROV enables direct system access, contactless data transfer, and underwater recharging, minimizing costly and time-consuming recovery operations.

System: MATE ROV
Application: Data recovery
Capability: Navigation, heavy lift, secure data readout, recharge batteries
Environment: Baltic Sea, North Sea, Mediterranean Sea
Customer: Federal Research Institute

Enabling smarter decision-making for subsea munitions recovery

Supporting safer and more efficient recovery operations through accurate detection and classification of unexploded ordnance (UXO). The ROV provides a flexible and reliable platform for validating next-generation technologies that help focus resources on relevant targets and reduce operational effort.

System: BUDDY ROV
Application: Survey, automated detection and classification of unexploded ordnance (UXO)
Capability: Low magnetic signature, high payload capacity, navigation
Environment: Baltic Sea, North Sea
Customer: Rheinmetall EOD Service GmbH

Transforming intervention operations through versatile ROV capabilities

Reducing operational complexity and improving safety through precise subsea intervention and heavy-object handling. The Utility ROV enables complex tasks to be performed with minimal seabed disturbance, maintaining clear visibility while reducing reliance on divers and large work-class systems.

System: UTILITY BUDDY
Application: Detection, classification, and lifting objects
Capability: Manoeuvring, positioning, tooling, heavy lift
Environment: Baltic Sea, North Sea
Customer: Diving service providers, munitions recovery companies

More missions ahead

We're out in the field. New challenges, new deployments, and new success stories are on the way.

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Customer Opinion on COMPANION ROTV

We are proud owners of a COMPANION. We chose it because existing ROCVs were often too large, costly, and limited in their applications. COMPANION fills a clear gap in the market by providing a flexible and efficient solution for hydrographic surveys and marine research. Thanks to its outstanding modularity, it can investigate both the seafloor and the water column, while significantly reducing time, manpower, and maintenance costs.

  

Dr. Daniel Stepputtis

Senior Scientist & Leader of Fisheries and Survey Technology Group

Thünen Institute of Baltic Sea Fisheries

Customer Opinion on BUDDY ROV

Dive into the future with BUDDY – a compact sized inspection or light work class system – the pinnacle of adaptability and modularity in ROV technology. Unleashing unmatched payload capacity and depth range, BUDDY is not just a sensor platform; it’s a game-changer, offering agility, programmable interfaces, and a personalized MISSION CONTROL experience.

  

Andreas Pinsker

Founder & CEO

CEO ROV Expert, France

Customer Opinion

The modular and adaptive approach of FRAMEWORK ROBOTICS’ technologies is the perfect complement to our portfolio. The developed solutions meet the dynamic demands of scientific research and can be adapted flexibly to new application scenarios.

This provides a significant time and resource efficiency advantage, which is particularly important in the rapidly evolving field of ocean engineering.

  

M.Sc. Louis Fotiadi

Research Assistant, Chair of Ocean Engineering

University of Rostock

Customer Opinion

We enjoy working with FRAMEWORK ROBOTICS because the modular design of their system solutions and the short decision-making processes enable them to perfectly meet our specific requirements.

  

M. Sc. Robert Mars

Leader of Marine Measurement Technology Group

Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde

THE PROCESS

You bring the challenge, we guide the process.

Every system solution we build is the result of our clear, proven process, guiding you all the way to mission completed.

01

Seeing is believing

Before we talk details, we show you what our platforms do.

  • Transparent, hands-on discussion of your use cases
  • Live demonstration at our premises
  • Direct insight into our hardware, workshop, and workflows

You don't have to take our word for it – you can see it in action.

02

Define your needs

Mission set, let’s dive deep into the technical blueprint.

  • Joint translation of your use cases into operational requirements
  • From a technically proven base configuration to your tailored setup
  • Clear scope as the basis for a reliable offer

We turn your needs into a solution that fits – not the other way around.

03

Get operational, stay operational.

Mission ongoing, partner on board.

  • Delivered ready for deployment – including a hands-on introduction that ensures your team can operate the system solution independently from day one.
  • Built for quick and easy maintenance
  • Designed for minimal downtime

Stay in control: with a reliable system, a trained team, and the backing of a trusted partner.

04

Ready for what’s next

When requirements change, your system solution can adapt.

  • Modular extensions and reconfiguration
  • No need to start from scratch or buy a new solution.
  • Built to support evolving missions

Your system solution grows with you.

Would you like to see a live demonstration?
Chris will be happy to arrange an appointment with you.

+49 1515 551 39 87info@fw-robotics.de
WHAT SETS US APART

Made for the sea by people who know it.

Our platforms are grounded in real-life experience, ensuring they are reliable, easy to maintain, adaptable, extendable, and reconfigurable.
High production depth
We design and build your system solution in-house, ensuring flexibility, fast availability, and seamless integration.
Adaptable software
Our MISSION CONTROL software is designed for easy, intuitive operation and allows the user interface to be customised.
Perfect location
We are based in Rostock, right by the water, surrounded by an excellent infrastructure, strong industry partners, and first-class research facilities.
Strong network
We are a proud member of the Ocean Technology Campus Rostock, a pioneering innovation ecosystem that is shaping the future of ocean technology.
Strong sense of responsibility
We are a team of highly experienced engineers, designing for long-term durability, because we believe that lasting systems are the better solution.