More drag. More upkeep.
A fouled hull creates resistance through the water. That can mean higher fuel or energy use, reduced speed and range, and more frequent cleaning or haul-out decisions for owners and operators.
01 AUTONOMOUS HULL CARE
Underwater robots for continuous hull care.
Basilisk uses underwater robots to keep your boat's hull clean and inspected—so you can spend less time managing maintenance and more time on the water.
Prototype systems in field validation. Pilot conversations open.
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02 THE PROBLEM
Biofouling creates costs above and below the waterline.
Marine growth begins accumulating whenever a hull sits in the water. Left unmanaged, that layer changes how a vessel moves, how often it needs service, and what it may carry between waterways.
Local growth can travel.
Hull fouling can carry organisms from one marina or waterway to another. Increased drag also raises the energy required to move a vessel, adding avoidable fuel use and emissions.
The maintenance gap
Cleaning and inspection are still largely manual, inconsistent, and difficult to document. Basilisk is building the robotic layer for scheduled, measurable, and increasingly autonomous hull care.
03 OUR SOLUTION
A simpler way to care for your hull.
Basilisk checks the hull, cleans the areas that need attention, and keeps a record of the work—all without turning routine maintenance into a major event.
ACTIVE PROCESSInspect
Inspect
Examine the hull for buildup, structural damage such as cracks, holes, and dents, as well as paint damage and signs of corrosion.
Plan
Choose the areas to clean and plan an efficient route around the hull so the robot can work methodically and avoid missed sections.
Clean
Designed for both metal and fiberglass boats, the robot attaches securely to the hull being serviced and removes buildup with controlled passes.
Record
Save cleaning coverage, images, notes, and areas of concern to build a useful history for future maintenance decisions.
04 SERVICE RECORDS
Stay ahead of maintenance.
VESSEL / 0037RUN COMPLETE
94%
COVERAGE94.2%
PASS TIME01:47:22
FLAGS03
After each visit, you can see what was cleaned, what changed, and whether any areas may need more attention.
Over time, that history makes it easier to understand your hull's condition and plan maintenance with fewer surprises.
05 LAUNCH PATH
Reliable hull care, with a person in the loop.
Our first systems are designed to work from the dock with trained supervision, giving boat owners a controlled and practical way to care for their hulls.
Underwater cleaning
The robot handles the hard work below the waterline and captures a closer look at your hull.
Dockside support
Power and human oversight stay close at hand throughout the visit.
Service history
See what was covered and keep a useful record for future maintenance.
06 ABOUT BASILISK
Marine robotics, built in Pittsburgh.
Basilisk Robotics is a Pittsburgh-based marine robotics company founded by a team of dedicated engineers. We're developing field-tested systems for one of the maritime industry's dirtiest recurring maintenance jobs.
Work with us07 PILOT PARTNERS
Bring repeatable hull care to the waterline.
If you manage vessels, operate a marina, maintain a fleet, or build hard things underwater, we want to talk.