
India Rising: How EyeROV Is Building a Global Deep-Tech Capability Hub for the Underwater World
EyeROV is positioning India at the center of the global transformation with advanced ROV inspection systems, AI underwater ROVs for inspection services, and next-generation underwater drones designed for real-world missions.
When the world looks at the future of marine robotics and deep-tech, one truth is becoming undeniable: the next decade of innovation will belong to countries that can build capability, not just products, capability in engineering, autonomy, marine robotics, and intelligent underwater systems.
Quietly, consistently, and with relentless engineering discipline, EyeROV is positioning India at the center of this global transformation with advanced ROV inspection systems, AI underwater ROVs for inspection services, and next-generation underwater drones designed for real-world missions.
Co-founders Johns and kannappa with EyeROV Sagara in Swavlamban Navy eventA New Global Reality: The Era of Marine Deep-Tech
The infrastructure that keeps the world running, energy systems, maritime logistics, critical subsea assets, hydropower plants, bridges, and underwater tunnels — lies beneath the surface. Yet, the underwater world remains one of the most complex and inaccessible environments.
Traditional diver-based inspections are limited by depth, duration, safety, and cost. This is where intelligent marine robotics steps in:
Underwater pipeline inspection services, underwater bridge inspection solutions, ROV hull inspection, underwater tunnel inspection, and underwater dam inspection are now faster, safer, and richer in data than ever before.
EyeROV recognized this shift long before it became mainstream, building the foundation for autonomous underwater and surface systems that are now globally competitive.
Engineering Depth That Builds Capability
For eight years, EyeROV has been developing a full-stack marine robotics capability rare even on the global stage. This deep-tech ecosystem spans hardware, software, autonomy, AI analytics, and large-scale field operations.
World-Class Indigenous Platforms
TUNA ROV, SAGARA ROV, and i-Boat Alpha ASV for multi-sector underwater and surface operations
TSROV for long-range underwater tunnel inspection and confined-space missions
Custom pipeline ROV systems for rov pipeline inspection and rov inspection for oil and gas




Advanced Payload & Navigation Systems
Imaging sonars
Laser scalers
Turbid water camera modules
DVL-based navigation
Robotic manipulators
AI-Driven Insights
Through the EVAP platform, EyeROV enables:
Automated defect detection
2D/3D reconstruction
Digital reporting
Intelligence for asset health prediction
These capabilities make EyeROV a leader in advanced ROV inspection systems and rov underwater research applications globally.
Real-World Proof: Missions That Matter
With 80+ completed projects, 800+ field days, and over 2,500 ROV operational hours across 5+ countries, EyeROV’s systems have proven their reliability in some of the world’s toughest environments.
Oil & Gas
ROV oil and gas inspections
FPSO hull and mooring inspections
Subsea pipeline assessment using rov pipeline inspection tools
Support for saturation diver teams
Hydropower & Dams
Dam inspection ROVs
Remotely operated underwater vehicle for dam inspection
Upstream face surveys and tunnel profiling
Zero-downtime structural integrity assessments
Maritime & Ports
Breakwater damage analysis
ROV hull inspection
Port security surveillance using ROV defense surveillance capabilities
Water quality mapping
Defense & National Security
Supporting:
Indian Navy
DRDO
Indian Coast Guard
in deep-water reconnaissance, underwater ROV surveillance, and autonomous mission readiness.
Environmental & Research
Coral reef mapping
Marine biodiversity monitoring
Scientific research using underwater remotely operated vehicles


Why EyeROV Is a Capability Hub, Not Just a Robotics Manufacturer
Unlike typical underwater drone manufacturers, EyeROV’s advantage comes from integrated capability, not isolated products.
1. Indigenous Deep-Tech With High Entry Barriers
Marine robotics is complex and unforgiving. EyeROV has spent nearly a decade developing rugged, reliable platforms that work in high-stakes environments.
2. Full-Stack Engineering Under One Roof
Mechanical, electrical, embedded systems, AI, autonomy, mission planning, and field operations — all cohesively integrated.
3. Continuous Innovation Through IP & R&D
Patented designs, proprietary navigation modules, and mission-specific sensors give EyeROV a compounding advantage.
4. Proven in Mission-Critical Environments
When national security, offshore energy, or dam safety is on the line, EyeROV’s systems deliver.
5. “Make in India, Sell to the World” Vision
India is emerging as a global deep-tech leader — and EyeROV is at the forefront with scalable, export-ready marine robotic systems.
Global Ambition Rooted in Indian Excellence
EyeROV is scaling across GCC → Southeast Asia → North America, powered by:
Modular platforms
Fast deployment capability
Smart autonomy
AI analytics
A field operations team built for mission-critical deployment
This is not just India’s deep-tech moment, it is EyeROV’s global moment.
Oceans power economies, energy, logistics, defense, and climate resilience. The world is shifting towards autonomous underwater systems, from underwater pipeline inspection services to ROV defense surveillance to marine robotics for research and exploration.
India will need deep-tech champions capable of building not just products, but capability. EyeROV is leading that charge.
With indigenous robotics, patented technologies, and global deployments, EyeROV is not just participating in the future, it is building it.
“From India to the world, EyeROV powers the future of underwater, unmanned, and autonomous systems through world-class deep-tech R&D, engineering, and operational excellence.”











