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Re:Liquid Robotics launches new generation of wave glider oc... by pravda on Sunday April 14, 2013 @12:19AM (#5545877)
Three-hundred large for a model boat? To me, it looks like a $3k boat that should be (over)priced at $30k.

Maybe that is 'retail' and they'll knock fifty-grand off and sell it for the bargain price of a quarter-of-a-million dollars!

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Re:Liquid Robotics launches new generation of wave glider oc... by quahada on Sunday April 14, 2013 @02:03AM (#5546068)
I'm guessing you're paying for the reliability and range. Does the price include sensor suites? Those are usually big ticket items.

Also, since these are autonomous, a crew is not necessary. You also save $ on fuel. I imagine the boat's cost savings pay for itself.

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