VideoRay

Asset inspection & integrity UUV / subsea

Portable underwater drones and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) designed for defense, inspection, search and rescue, and industrial applications.

sources 4 record sources · provenance backfill in progress last checked 24 May 2026 next review due 22 Aug 2026 Suggest a correction

Highlights

3 facts

Founded 1999
confidence not yet assessed
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

VideoRay — Founded: 1999. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:founded

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_videoray_founded,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {VideoRay — Founded},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:founded},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:videoray:founded",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "VideoRay — Founded",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:founded",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Employees 1-10
confidence not yet assessed
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

VideoRay — Employees: 1-10. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:employee_range

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_videoray_employee_range,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {VideoRay — Employees},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:employee_range},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:videoray:employee_range",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "VideoRay — Employees",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:employee_range",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Tracked signals (12mo) 37
confidence not yet assessed as of 26 May 2026
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

VideoRay — Tracked signals (12mo): 37. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-05-26; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:signal_count

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_videoray_signal_count,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {VideoRay — Tracked signals (12mo)},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:signal_count},
  note = {As of 2026-05-26; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:videoray:signal_count",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "VideoRay — Tracked signals (12mo)",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:signal_count",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        5,
        26
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-05-26; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

What they do

4 products

ProductLaunchEnvironmentStatusCitation
Mission Specialist Ally — Subsea FIELDED
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

VideoRay — Product: Mission Specialist Ally. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:product:mission-specialist-ally

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_videoray_product_mission-specialist-ally,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {VideoRay — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:product:mission-specialist-ally},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:videoray:product:mission-specialist-ally",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "VideoRay — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:product:mission-specialist-ally",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Mission Specialist Defender — Subsea FIELDED
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

VideoRay — Product: Mission Specialist Defender. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:product:mission-specialist-defender

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_videoray_product_mission-specialist-defender,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {VideoRay — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:product:mission-specialist-defender},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:videoray:product:mission-specialist-defender",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "VideoRay — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:product:mission-specialist-defender",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Mission Specialist Pro 5 — Subsea FIELDED
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

VideoRay — Product: Mission Specialist Pro 5. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:product:mission-specialist-pro-5

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_videoray_product_mission-specialist-pro-5,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {VideoRay — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:product:mission-specialist-pro-5},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:videoray:product:mission-specialist-pro-5",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "VideoRay — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:product:mission-specialist-pro-5",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Mission Specialist Wraith 2026 Subsea LIMITED
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

VideoRay — Product: Mission Specialist Wraith. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:product:mission-specialist-wraith

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_videoray_product_mission-specialist-wraith,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {VideoRay — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:product:mission-specialist-wraith},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:videoray:product:mission-specialist-wraith",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "VideoRay — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:product:mission-specialist-wraith",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Scale & activity

4 deals · $4.8M disclosed · 37 signals

37 tracked signals ▁▁▁▁█ latest 26 May 2026
DateDealValue / typeEvidenceCitation
11 Dec 2025 U.S. Coast Guard ROV Modernization Contract $4.8M source ↗
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

VideoRay — CONTRACT: U.S. Coast Guard ROV Modernization Contract. robotics.press Directory. As of 2025-12-11; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:deal:2025-12-11-contract

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_videoray_deal_2025-12-11-contract,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {VideoRay — CONTRACT},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2025},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:deal:2025-12-11-contract},
  note = {As of 2025-12-11; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:videoray:deal:2025-12-11-contract",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "VideoRay — CONTRACT",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:deal:2025-12-11-contract",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2025,
        12,
        11
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2025-12-11; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Undated AeroVironment Acquires VideoRay ACQUISITION source ↗
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

VideoRay — ACQUISITION: AeroVironment Acquires VideoRay. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:deal:undated-acquisition-aerovironment-acquires-videoray

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_videoray_deal_undated-acquisition-aerovironment-acquires-videoray,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {VideoRay — ACQUISITION},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:deal:undated-acquisition-aerovironment-acquires-videoray},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:videoray:deal:undated-acquisition-aerovironment-acquires-videoray",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "VideoRay — ACQUISITION",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:deal:undated-acquisition-aerovironment-acquires-videoray",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Undated AeroVironment and BlueHalo Transaction PARTNERSHIP source ↗
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

VideoRay — PARTNERSHIP: AeroVironment and BlueHalo Transaction. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:deal:undated-partnership-aerovironment-and-bluehalo-transaction

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_videoray_deal_undated-partnership-aerovironment-and-bluehalo-transaction,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {VideoRay — PARTNERSHIP},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:deal:undated-partnership-aerovironment-and-bluehalo-transaction},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:videoray:deal:undated-partnership-aerovironment-and-bluehalo-transaction",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "VideoRay — PARTNERSHIP",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:deal:undated-partnership-aerovironment-and-bluehalo-transaction",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Undated VideoRay Operator Training and Support Services PARTNERSHIP source ↗
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

VideoRay — PARTNERSHIP: VideoRay Operator Training and Support Services. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:deal:undated-partnership-videoray-operator-training-and-support-services

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_videoray_deal_undated-partnership-videoray-operator-training-and-support-services,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {VideoRay — PARTNERSHIP},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:deal:undated-partnership-videoray-operator-training-and-support-services},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:videoray:deal:undated-partnership-videoray-operator-training-and-support-services",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "VideoRay — PARTNERSHIP",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:deal:undated-partnership-videoray-operator-training-and-support-services",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Deployment sites: searched, not found. We searched the available record and found no published evidence.

Network

5 people

PersonRoleCitation
Andy Goldstein VP
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

VideoRay — Person: Andy Goldstein — VP. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:person:andy-goldstein

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_videoray_person_andy-goldstein,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {VideoRay — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:person:andy-goldstein},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:videoray:person:andy-goldstein",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "VideoRay — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:person:andy-goldstein",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Chris Gibson CEO
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

VideoRay — Person: Chris Gibson — CEO. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:person:chris-gibson

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_videoray_person_chris-gibson,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {VideoRay — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:person:chris-gibson},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:videoray:person:chris-gibson",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "VideoRay — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:person:chris-gibson",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Margo Newcombe VP of Marketing & Programs
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

VideoRay — Person: Margo Newcombe — VP of Marketing & Programs. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:person:margo-newcombe

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_videoray_person_margo-newcombe,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {VideoRay — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:person:margo-newcombe},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:videoray:person:margo-newcombe",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "VideoRay — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:person:margo-newcombe",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Scott Bentley Executive Chairman
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

VideoRay — Person: Scott Bentley — Executive Chairman. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:person:scott-bentley

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_videoray_person_scott-bentley,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {VideoRay — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:person:scott-bentley},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:videoray:person:scott-bentley",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "VideoRay — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:person:scott-bentley",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
VideoRay Contact —
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

VideoRay — Person: VideoRay Contact. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:person:videoray-contact

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_videoray_person_videoray-contact,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {VideoRay — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:person:videoray-contact},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:videoray:person:videoray-contact",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "VideoRay — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/videoray/#fact:videoray:person:videoray-contact",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Competitors: searched, not found. We searched the available record and found no published evidence.

Analysis

Research Report: VideoRay

quick report · 7 Mar 2026 · 9 sources · 1,939 words

This report analyzes VideoRay, a compact underwater ROV manufacturer recently acquired by AeroVironment. It covers VideoRay's product portfolio (Mission Specialist line), market positioning across defense, infrastructure, and industrial sectors, competitive dynamics, and near-term outlook following the acquisition and new platform announcements.

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Sources

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  • competitors
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Cite this dossier

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

VideoRay company dossier. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/videoray/

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_videoray_dossier,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {VideoRay company dossier},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/videoray/},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "robotics-press-videoray",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "VideoRay company dossier",
  "author": [
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    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/videoray/",
  "issued": {
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        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15 · schema 1.0.0 · data changed 23 Jul 2026

People5

Named individuals associated with this company.

  • Andy GoldsteinVP
  • Chris GibsonCEO
  • Margo NewcombeVP of Marketing & Programs
  • Scott BentleyExecutive Chairman
  • VideoRay Contact

Deals & events4

Funding, contracts, partnerships and acquisitions on record.

Signals1

Collected mentions that contributed to this profile.

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