Retina Lab provides an automated, robot‑mounted monitoring system that continuously samples water and captures high‑resolution microscopic images to detect harmful microalgae in real time.
Funding
$267.6K 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Harmful microalgae blooms can cause severe economic losses and environmental damage in aquaculture and water treatment facilities, yet traditional monitoring relies on manual sampling and delayed laboratory analysis, limiting timely response.
Solution
Retina Lab offers an automated, robotized monitoring system that continuously collects water samples and captures high‑resolution microscopic images on‑site. AI‑driven computer‑vision algorithms analyze each image in real time to detect and quantify toxic microalgae species. Results are delivered instantly through a web dashboard or API, enabling operators to receive early alerts and make proactive management decisions without waiting for laboratory turnaround.
Target Audience
Primary customers are aquaculture operators, wellboat managers, and water‑treatment plant managers who require continuous, on‑site monitoring of toxic microalgae to protect stock health and water quality.
Features
- Autonomous sampling device mounted on pontoons, wellboats or plant infrastructure for 24/7 operation
- High‑resolution microscopic imaging of water samples to preserve cellular detail
- Real‑time AI classification and quantification of harmful algae and cyanobacteria
- Immediate alerting via customizable dashboards and API integration with existing control systems
- Remote operation eliminates the need for on‑site analysts and prevents sample degradation
- Scalable architecture adaptable to aquaculture cages, wellboats, desalination and potable‑water plants