Caddis provides the Manta v1.0, an autonomous surface vehicle that uses UV‑C LED arrays to inactivate harmful algae and cyanotoxins without chemical additives. The USV continuously monitors water‑quality parameters and streams data to a cloud dashboard where users can schedule treatments, receive alerts, and analyze trends. This enables municipal utilities, recreational‑lake operators, and irrigation managers to maintain compliance and reduce labor and chemical costs.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Harmful algae blooms (HABs) release toxins that compromise drinking water, recreation, agriculture, and ecosystem health. Conventional control relies on chemical treatments such as copper sulfate, which can damage aquatic life and accumulate in the environment. Continuous, real‑time monitoring and rapid response are lacking in many water‑management programs.
Solution
Caddis offers the Manta v1.0, an autonomous unmanned surface vehicle (USV) that combines UV‑C LED disinfection with continuous water‑quality sensing. The UV‑C light penetrates algae cells and deactivates cyanotoxins at the DNA level, eliminating the need for harmful chemicals. Integrated navigation and battery power enable 24/7 operation across ponds, lakes, reservoirs, and irrigation canals. Real‑time sensor data are streamed to a cloud platform where users can set custom treatment schedules, receive alerts, and view trend analytics. The system reduces labor and chemical costs while maintaining compliance with environmental regulations and supporting long‑term ecosystem health.
Target Audience
Primary customers are municipal water utilities, golf‑course and recreational‑lake operators, and agricultural irrigation managers who need chemical‑free algae control and continuous water‑quality monitoring. Environmental agencies and community water‑resource partners also benefit from the eco‑friendly, data‑driven approach.
Features
- UV‑C LED array that inactivates algae and cyanotoxins without chemical additives
- Autonomous navigation and battery‑operated propulsion for continuous 24/7 surface coverage (6 in‑2 ft depth)
- Multi‑parameter water‑quality sensor suite (temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, toxin detection) with real‑time data transmission
- Cloud‑based dashboard offering customizable treatment schedules, alert thresholds, and longitudinal analytics
- Up to 200 hours of post‑treatment growth inhibition per deployment, extending efficacy between runs
- Scalable control software compatible with FHIR/OPC-UA APIs for integration with existing water‑management systems
- Remote firmware updates and diagnostics to minimize on‑site maintenance