VisionAnchor provides a smart anchoring system featuring a buoy that monitors anchor position using GNSS technology. This system alerts users via a smartphone app if the anchor moves outside a set safety perimeter, ensuring continuous monitoring. The solution offers real-time position tracking and an independent control unit alarm for enhanced maritime safety.
Funding
$270K 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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Product
Problem
Boaters face the risk of anchor drift, which can lead to collisions, groundings, and other hazardous situations, especially during sleep or in adverse weather conditions. Traditional anchor alarms rely on the boat's GPS position, failing to account for anchor movement, resulting in delayed alerts and potential accidents. Manually checking the anchor's position is time-consuming and often impractical, particularly at night or in rough seas.
Solution
Vision Anchor offers a smart anchoring system that provides real-time monitoring of anchor location and movement, enhancing boating safety and peace of mind. The system includes an anchor buoy equipped with GNSS positioning, utilizing GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo satellites for meter-level accuracy. A LoRa connection ensures continuous communication between the buoy and a control unit on the boat, even if the boater's smartphone loses connection. The system alerts boaters via a dedicated mobile app if the anchor moves beyond a defined safety radius, enabling timely response to prevent accidents.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes boat owners, captains, and maritime enthusiasts who prioritize safety and seek a reliable solution for monitoring their anchor position.
Features
- Real-time anchor position monitoring using a GNSS-enabled buoy
- LoRa connectivity between the buoy and the boat's control unit for reliable communication
- Mobile app for iOS and Android devices that displays anchor position and sends alarm notifications
- Adjustable anchor alarm radius to customize safety parameters
- 24/7 visibility of the buoy with 3M reflective strips for nighttime detection
- Wireless charging for the buoy via the control unit
- Up to 48 hours of battery life for continuous monitoring
- Trip line with 400 kg breaking strength