Cleaning robotsKeelcrabCommercially available
Keelcrab
By Keelcrab
Underwater drone for cleaning and inspecting boat hulls, held to the hull by suction.
Keelcrab is an underwater drone for cleaning boat hulls, designed and built in Italy. The drone holds itself to the hull by suction and drives on tracks with natural rubber or PVA brushes, removing algae and light fouling. An HD camera streams to a wired remote with a 7-inch display. The manufacturer states a cleaning capacity of 6 m²/min, while another passage on the page states 2 m²/min. Availability in the Netherlands has not been confirmed.
Status 2026
Commercially availableThis model is listed as commercially available. Delivery, configuration and support vary by supplier and region.- ModularUnderwater hull cleaning drone
In the cleaning robots category.
- Weight
- approx. 10 kg
What the robot itself weighs.
Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.
What is Keelcrab?
Keelcrab is a cleaning robot from Keelcrab from Italy, listed for maintenance and cleaning of yacht and small vessel hulls and hull inspection without divers. Key figures: weight approx. 10 kg. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
Application
What was Keelcrab developed for?
Maintenance and cleaning of yacht and small vessel hulls
Hull inspection without divers
Business fit
When might Keelcrab be a fit?
An initial view based on the recorded category and model information
May be suitable for
- Organisations assessing a robot for a defined task and work environment.
- Teams comparing the robot's recorded profile with other options.
- Businesses that want to validate the application and integration requirements.
Considerations
- Confirm capabilities and current availability with the manufacturer or supplier.
- Check the work environment, integration needs and local support before selecting a model.
Market and supply
Is Keelcrab available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
What is settled?
Checked 8 November 2026- Market statusCommercially availableconfirmed
The model is on sale; you can request it from a supplier.
- RegionItalyconfirmed
Where the model is supplied, according to the profile.
- Lease / RaaSNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed lease or robot-as-a-service.
- RentalNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed rental.
2 of 4 settled. The rest depends on the supplier.
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Keelcrab
Keelcrab is listed in the Robotleasen directory with 2 robot models.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on Keelcrab
Keelcrab is an underwater drone for cleaning boat hulls, designed and built in Italy. The drone holds itself to the hull by suction and drives on tracks with natural rubber or PVA brushes, removing algae and light fouling. An HD camera streams to a wired remote with a 7-inch display. The manufacturer states a cleaning capacity of 6 m²/min, while another passage on the page states 2 m²/min. Availability in the Netherlands has not been confirmed.
Lease or rent
Can you lease this robot?
Leasing options for this model are not in our data. Ask the supplier about leasing, rental or Robot-as-a-Service, or use our request page for advice.
Compare
Compare Keelcrab with alternatives
| Feature | KeelcrabKeelcrab · this robot | X16 SWEEPTennant | BG1 SeriesPudu Robotics | SPIDERAX Solar Robot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | Maintenance and cleaning of yacht and small vessel hulls, Hull inspection without divers | Sweeping dry debris on industrial indoor floors, Scheduled autonomous sweeping tasks | Sweeping and wet scrubbing of indoor floors, Cleaning along floor and shelving edges | Automatic brush cleaning of commercial rooftop solar panels, Recurring cleaning cycles from a permanent installation |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | Italy | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed |
| Difference | — | Different application: sweeping dry debris on industrial indoor floors | Different application: sweeping and wet scrubbing of indoor floors | Different application: automatic brush cleaning of commercial rooftop solar panels |
| Link | View robot | View robot | View robot |
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Keelcrab
What is the Keelcrab?
Keelcrab is a cleaning robot from Keelcrab from Italy, listed for maintenance and cleaning of yacht and small vessel hulls and hull inspection without divers. Key figures: weight approx. 10 kg. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
What are the specifications of the Keelcrab?
Key figures: weight approx. 10 kg. Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.
Which supplier is listed for the Keelcrab?
Keelcrab is listed under Keelcrab, based in Italy. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Keelcrab available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?
Commercially available. Deployment: not confirmed. Whether this model is available to buy, rent or lease in the Netherlands depends on the supplier. Ask a supplier to confirm current availability.
How much does the Keelcrab cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.
What is the Keelcrab used for?
The applications listed for the Keelcrab include maintenance and cleaning of yacht and small vessel hulls and hull inspection without divers.
What are alternatives to the Keelcrab?
Profiles include Tennant X16 SWEEP, Pudu Robotics BG1 Series and AX Solar Robot SPIDER. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
Next step
Could Keelcrab fit your organisation?
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Sources and checks
Checked against the manufacturer · last checked
- Manufacturer keelcrab.com
Specifications are generally based on manufacturer information and have not been measured by Robotleasen. See our editorial approach.