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Ocean Robotics Recognized as One of 50 Most Innovative SMB's in the Maritime Industry for 2022
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Victoria, BC, December 21, 2022--(T-Net)--Victoria-based Open Ocean Robotics has been recognized as one of the 50 most innovative small and mid-sized businesses in the maritime industry for 2022 by Thetis, an innovation agency for the global maritime industry.
Open Ocean Robotics collects real time ocean data with their solar powered autonomous boats, transforming how we understand our oceans.
Open Ocean Robotics believes that oceans are full of information that can protect at-risk species, allow ships to have more fuel-efficient routes, crack down on illegal fishing and enable us to understand climate change's impacts better.
The company's uncrewed surface vehicles are equipped with sensors, cameras and communication devices to capture information from anywhere on the ocean and have instant access; harvesting energy from the sun enables their boats to travel nonstop for months without producing any greenhouse gas emissions, noise pollution or risk of oil spills.
Data Xplorer is a solar powered ocean drone, also called an uncrewed surface vehicle (USV). Powered by the sun, it can travel on the ocean for months at a time collecting ocean and environmental data using its suite of sensors. It sends this information back in real-time through secure communication systems and clients can control the USV from anywhere in the world using our user portal.
Capable of travelling in both coastal and open-ocean waters, and with a customizable platform for multiple sensor integration, it offers the ability to understand our oceans in a whole new way.
Julie Angus, CEO and Co-founder, Open Ocean Robotics
The company is led by Julie Angus, CEO and Co-founder, and has a strong team of approximately 30 staff.
Data Xplorer is designed to endure all sea states and is self righting. Top speed with the standard motor is eight knots. An interchangeable pod motor system allows motors to be swapped in minutes, with the most powerful motor capable of moving at 18 knots. Despite having powerful capabilities, this USV is remarkably light and portable, weighing just over 100 kg. A modular battery compartment allows configurations of 3.5, 7.0, and 10.5 kWh.