SeaBotics UiA designs and builds autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) that conduct unmanned ocean mapping, environmental monitoring, and offshore inspections. Their AI‑driven navigation, modular sensor payloads, and real‑time cloud data streaming enable low‑cost, continuous maritime data collection for research institutes, monitoring agencies, and industry operators.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Maritime operations such as ocean mapping, environmental monitoring, and offshore inspections rely on crewed vessels, which are expensive, logistically complex, and limited by weather and human endurance. This restricts the frequency and coverage of data collection needed for timely decision‑making in research, industry, and regulatory contexts.
Solution
SeaBotics UiA designs and builds autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) that operate without onboard crew, enabling continuous, low‑cost maritime data acquisition. The student‑led team integrates robotics, AI‑based navigation, and modular sensor suites to create vessels capable of self‑routing, obstacle avoidance, and real‑time mapping of water quality, bathymetry, and other parameters. Data collected onboard are transmitted to cloud services for immediate analysis, supporting applications ranging from scientific research to commercial offshore monitoring. By leveraging partnerships with industry and research organizations, SeaBotics UiA accelerates development cycles and validates technology in real‑world marine environments.
Target Audience
Primary customers include maritime research institutes, environmental monitoring agencies, and offshore industry players seeking cost‑effective, autonomous data collection solutions.
Features
- Fully autonomous navigation with AI-driven path planning and obstacle detection
- Modular payload architecture allowing interchangeable sensors for water quality, sonar, and imaging
- Real‑time data streaming to cloud platforms for on‑shore analysis and visualization
- Energy‑efficient electric propulsion and solar integration for extended mission duration
- Open‑source software stack and hardware documentation to facilitate replication and customization
- Collaborative development framework involving engineering, business, and marketing students