Kochi. EyeROV, India’s pioneering underwater robotics startup, has announced the signing of a landmark ₹47 crore contract with the Indian Navy for advanced Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (UWROVs). The deal strengthens India’s naval capability with field-tested, indigenously built technology.
EyeROV’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 . This proven reliability ensures that the Navy receives systems designed for real-world challenges where precision, safety and reliability are paramount.
EyeROV has eight years of proven underwater robotics expertise, with100+ successful deployments. Recognised as India’s Top 5 Defence Startups, EyeROV is national startup award winner 2022. It’s 80 plus clientele list includes DRDO, Indian Coast Guard, CSIR, NCPOR and has global footprint with projects across India, Middle East & Asia-Pacific and Europe.
A true Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat deep-tech success story, EyeROV’s TROUT model, a 300-metre depth-rated ROV, is designed for both defence and commercial use. It can be equipped with different payloads for tasks such as underwater surveillance and reconnaissance.
EyeROV has previously deployed its systems in projects related to disaster recovery, dam safety inspections, offshore energy operations, and naval applications. The company says its technology stack is fully developed in India, supporting the government’s push for self-reliance in defence.
Johns T. Mathai, Co-Founder & CEO, EyeROV commented, “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. Our vision has always been to serve the nation by delivering technologies that are at par with global standards.”
Proven, Reliable, Mission-Ready
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.
EyeROV TROUT, a 300m depth rated, mil grade rugged ROV developed for dual applications of defence as well as commercial application. It can deep dive equipped with advanced payloads to carry out multiple missions like underwater surveillance and reconnaissance to monitor naval environments and many more.
A Strategic National Asset
EyeROV’s indigenous technology stack is fully developed in India, reinforcing the nation’s push towards self-reliance in defence. Beyond cost efficiency, EyeROV’s systems deliver operational resilience, strategic autonomy, and global competitiveness — making the company a national asset in India’s defence deep-tech landscape.
“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,” said Kannappa P., Co-Founder & CTO, EyeROV.
Founded in 2017, Kochi, Kerala, EyeROV’s focus on deep-tech underwater robotics and marine innovation resulted into key products: EyeROV TUNA (ROV), EyeROV TROUT (ROV), iBoat Alpha (USV). EyeROV’s products have served Defence & Security, Hydro & Marine Infrastructure, Disaster Management, Energy, Environmental Conservation sectors. The company says its technology stack is fully developed in India, supporting the government’s push for self-reliance in defence.
