MOBY Robotics provides an autonomous deep‑sea mining system that extracts polymetallic nodules from the ocean floor using AI‑driven vision, swarm robotics, and modular hardware. Operating at depths up to 6,000 m, its scalable pods and surface float enable large‑scale, low‑impact collection of battery‑grade metals for mining and energy‑technology companies.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
Current supply chains for critical metals such as copper, nickel, manganese, and cobalt rely heavily on terrestrial mining, which is increasingly constrained by geopolitical instability, environmental regulations, and social concerns, creating uncertainty for industries that depend on these materials.
Solution
MOBY Robotics offers an autonomous deep‑sea mining system that extracts polymetallic nodules from the ocean floor with minimal ecological disturbance. The platform combines AI‑driven computer‑vision, swarm robotics, and modular hardware to locate high‑grade nodule deposits, precisely collect them, and transport the material to the surface for processing into battery‑grade metals. By operating at depths up to 6,000 m, the system accesses a vast, untapped resource while reducing reliance on land‑based mines and associated environmental impacts. The modular pod architecture enables scalable deployment for large‑volume operations, and the decentralized surface float provides reliable, cost‑effective payload recovery in all ocean conditions.
Target Audience
Primary customers are mining companies, strategic metal producers, and energy‑technology firms seeking sustainable, secure sources of critical minerals for battery and AI applications.
Features
- Depth‑rated autonomous crawlers (SCOOBEE) and mapping AUVs (NEMO) capable of operating at 6,000 m for reliable performance in extreme marine environments
- Coordinated swarm intelligence that allows multiple robots to work together, ensuring continuous operation in dynamic seafloor conditions
- NVIDIA AI‑powered vision system delivering near‑perfect accuracy in nodule identification and detailed seafloor mapping
- SmartNet collection and communication hub that securely gathers nodules while actively avoiding marine life to minimize disturbance
- Decentralized surface float (autonomous riser system) that lifts filled pods and robots to the surface under any ocean condition
- Highly scalable modular pod design that supports efficient expansion for large‑scale extraction projects