A Norwegian company by the name of C Robotics has gone ahead and designed a pair of marine robots that are designed to make it possible for divers to harvest sea urchins in greater fashion and whilst evading painful stings, whilst also enabling the mitigation of damage to other marine life.
The first of these marine robots, the 'C Disc,' makes use of a handheld mechanism that divers can wield to suck sea urchins and either transport them into a water-bound net or to a boat on the surface, The other offering, the 'C Bud,' makes use of a nozzle that works in conjunction with a remote-operated marine vehicle that makes use of onboard positioning and obstacle detection.
What's great about these marine robots is the fact that accidental bycatch are far more likely to survive, allowing them to be manually retrieved and put back into the ocean. The 'C Bud' is also said to reduce damage to the seabed.
Sea Urchin-Sucking Robots
These Marine Robots Boost Diver Safety As Well As Ocean Sustainability
Trend Themes
1. Marine Robotics - The development of marine robots for underwater harvesting and sustainability is a disruptive innovation opportunity.
2. Handheld Mechanisms - The use of handheld suction devices for underwater harvesting is a disruptive innovation opportunity.
3. Remote-operated Vehicles - The use of remote-operated vehicles for underwater harvesting and obstacle detection is a disruptive innovation opportunity.
Industry Implications
1. Aquaculture - The aquaculture industry can benefit from using marine robots for underwater harvesting and sustainable fishing practices.
2. Marine Conservation - Marine conservation organizations can benefit from using marine robots to reduce bycatch and damage to the seabed.
3. Hardware Manufacturing - Companies specializing in manufacturing handheld mechanisms and remote-operated vehicles for underwater use can benefit from the development of marine robots.