The startup manufactures autonomous buoyancy systems that utilize a depth control engine, computer sensors, and software to monitor and adjust the depth of aquaculture structures in real time. This technology reduces the labor intensity of repetitive marine operations, enhancing efficiency in the aquaculture industry.
Funding
$970K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
IMFounders
Product
Problem
Aquaculture operations face challenges in scaling, increasing productivity, and moving further offshore due to the labor-intensive nature of manual buoyancy and depth control. Traditional methods require repetitive manual adjustments, increasing operational costs and risks to farm structures and crops from environmental factors.
Solution
AutoDive provides autonomous buoyancy systems that automate depth control for aquaculture structures, addressing the limitations of manual operations. The system utilizes a depth control engine, computer sensors, and software to monitor and adjust the depth of submerged structures in real time. This technology enables aquaculture farmers to optimize growing conditions, protect crops from threats, and expand operations further offshore. By automating depth management, AutoDive reduces labor costs, increases operational efficiency, and enhances crop yields for various aquaculture sectors, including shellfish, seaweed, and fin fish.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes aquaculture farmers focused on shellfish (oysters, mussels), seaweed, and fin fish, as well as marine operations seeking to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Features
- Autonomous Depth Control Engine: Patented technology for real-time depth adjustment of aquaculture structures.
- AI-Powered Automation: Utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize farming processes.
- Remote Monitoring and Control: Enables shore-based monitoring and control of farm structures.
- Wave and Weather Response: Vertically moves farm structures in response to wave heights, tidal streams, and weather patterns.
- Crop Protection: Protects crops from predators, parasites, and adverse weather conditions.
- Compatibility: Works with various seafood crops, including oysters, mussels, seaweed, and fin fish.