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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.

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Chasing Innovation
Chasing Innovation — China Robotics Insider company profile
潜行创新

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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

Data Snapshot

Full NameShenzhen Chasing Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
Founded2016
HeadquartersShenzhen
Core ProductsGLADIUS Mini, GLADIUS Pro, Chasing M2
Market PositionChasing Innovation (潜行创新) makes underwater drones — the GLADIUS series — that brought affordable ROVs to divers, anglers and inspectors worldwide.
StatusTop consumer underwater-drone brand

Products & Specs

  • GLADIUS Mini
  • GLADIUS Pro
  • Chasing M2
  • Multiple brushless thrusters for 4-DOF maneuverability.
  • 4K/Ultra HD cameras with lights.
  • Tether-based power + fiber-optic video.

Key Customers & Applications

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

Recent Milestones

  • 2016 — Founded in Shenzhen
  • Today — Top 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Chasing Innovation do?

Chasing Innovation (潜行创新) is a Chinese robotics company focused on GLADIUS Mini, GLADIUS Pro, Chasing M2. It is part of China's fast-growing robotics ecosystem, which spans industrial, service and humanoid robots.

How does Chasing Innovation fit into China's robotics industry?

China's robotics sector is broad and competitive. Chasing Innovation focuses on GLADIUS Mini, GLADIUS Pro, Chasing M2, competing with domestic peers and international companies through cost, integration and speed.

Where is Chasing Innovation based?

Chasing Innovation (潜行创新) is headquartered in Shenzhen, China.

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