Bedrock Ocean Exploration designs, builds, and operates Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) optimized for rapid, fleet-based geophysical surveying. The company provides high-resolution seafloor data that adheres to stringent IHO special order standards for industries like offshore wind and maritime security. This autonomous approach delivers lower-cost, faster data acquisition compared to traditional marine survey methods.
Funding
$37.9M 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.
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Problem
Traditional nearshore geophysical surveys are expensive, time-consuming, and can have a significant environmental impact due to the use of large vessels and permitting requirements. Existing methods often struggle to provide the high-resolution seafloor data required for critical decision-making in industries like offshore wind and port infrastructure.
Solution
Bedrock Ocean Exploration provides high-resolution geophysical survey data from nearshore seafloors using autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Their fleet-based approach enables rapid deployment and faster data acquisition compared to traditional methods. The AUVs are battery-operated, resulting in lower noise pollution and reduced emissions, making them an environmentally friendly solution. Bedrock's surveys meet stringent IHO special order standards, ensuring the quality and accuracy of the collected data.
Target Audience
Bedrock serves industries such as offshore wind, cultural resource management, maritime security, and port infrastructure & security.
Features
- Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) optimized for nearshore geophysical surveys
- Rapid, fleet-based deployment for faster data acquisition
- Low equipment, deployment, and operational costs compared to traditional surveys
- Battery-operated vehicles resulting in lower noise pollution and reduced emissions
- Data acquisition meets stringent IHO special order standards