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Chasing Innovation

Chasing Innovation (潜行创新) makes underwater drones — the GLADIUS series — that brought affordable ROVs to divers, anglers and inspectors worldwide.

Underwater ROV Consumer
Chasing Innovation
Chasing Innovation — China Robotics Insider company profile
潜行创新

Affordable underwater drones for everyone

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Company Overview

  • Chasing turned the professional underwater ROV into an accessible consumer product with 4K cameras and tether control.
  • Its GLADIUS series is widely used for diving, fishing, boat inspection and research.
  • Represents China's lead in consumer underwater robotics.

Key Facts

Full NameShenzhen Chasing Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
Chinese Name深圳市潜行创新科技有限公司
Founded2016
HeadquartersShenzhen
Core ProductsGLADIUS Mini, GLADIUS Pro, Chasing M2
MarketsGlobal; strong in North America & Europe
StatusTop consumer underwater-drone brand

Actuators & Sensors

  • Multiple brushless thrusters for 4-DOF maneuverability.
  • 4K/Ultra HD cameras with lights.
  • Tether-based power + fiber-optic video.

Supply-Chain Analysis

  • Shenzhen marine-electronics supply chain.
  • Waterproofing and pressure-housing engineering in-house.

Competitor Comparison

Competes with QYSEA (FIFISH) in consumer ROVs; Chasing leads on price-to-features.

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