OpenROV is now Sofar Ocean Technologies Mar 27, '19

OpenROV has merged with Spoondrift to form Sofar Ocean Technologies.

TechCrunch says that SolarCity co-founder Peter Rive is the driving force behind this merger and funding round.

Sofar currently has two main products, the Trident ROV and the Spotter ocean sensor. Not much information is available on any plans they might have to continue developing DIY ROV kits like the OpenROV 2.8.

OpenROV kits are sold out, but some parts still appear to be available on the OpenROV Store. Even the parts might not last for long, though, without an official commitment from Sofar.

Published: March 27, 2019