# Autonomous Underwater Vehicles The DEDAVE is Being Developed Looking Ahead to Series Production By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dedave-autonomous-underwater-vehicle References: [fraunhofer.de](http://www.fraunhofer.de/en/press/research-news/2016/February/mass-produced-underwater-vehicles.html) & [dedave.de](http://www.dedave.de/) The DEDAVE is far from the first autonomous underwater vehicle to be developed, but what's unique about this particular vehicle is that it is designed with a view to series production. While pricing details have not been revealed, this vehicle will be less expensive than other autonomous underwater vehicles due to its embracing of [automobile industry-style assembly line production](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-heavyduty-truck). It weighs less than 700 kg making it relatively lightweight compared to other similar vehicles. The DEDAVE is powered by eight batteries, with a full charge allowing for 20 hours of [autonomous travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-glider) to a depth of up to 6,000 meters. The autonomous underwater vehicle is set to take off in the coming decades, and DEDAVE is getting a leg-up on the competition thanks to its relatively low price. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Series Production of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles:** Embracing automobile industry-style assembly line production can disrupt the market by reducing costs and increasing production efficiency. - **Lightweight Autonomous Underwater Vehicles:** Developing lightweight vehicles that offer high performance can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in the underwater exploration industry. - **Extended Battery Life for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles:** Improving battery technology to enable longer autonomous travel durations can create new possibilities for underwater research and exploration. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry's expertise in series production can be leveraged to disrupt the autonomous underwater vehicle market and make them more affordable. - **Marine Exploration Industry:** The development of lightweight and more efficient autonomous underwater vehicles can revolutionize the way marine exploration is conducted. - **Battery Technology Industry:** Advancements in battery technology can spark disruptive innovation in the field of autonomous underwater vehicles, enabling longer and more extensive travels. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Underwater Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-underwater-robot.md) - [Multitasking Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multitasking-underwater-drone.md) - [Autonomous Undersea Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undersea-vehicle.md) - [Powerfully Versatile Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerfully-versatile-underwater-drone.md) - [Danger-Embracing Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dangerembracing-underwater-drones.md) - [4K-Enabled Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4kenabled-underwater-drone.md) - [Autonomous Sailing Research Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/research-vessel.md) - [Flying Aquatic Maintenance Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaair-integrated-drone.md) - [Underwater Productivity Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifish-v6-expert.md)