Open Ocean Robotics Launches First USV for Marine CO₂ Removal Monitoring with Sales to Leading Research Institutions
May 9, 2025
With initial sales to Dalhousie University and Iceland’s Röst Centre, Open Ocean Robotics introduces first USV built for marine carbon removal monitoring.
Open Ocean Robotics has introduced the Gen-2 DataXplorer™, a solar-powered uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) specifically designed to support marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) monitoring. This next-generation USV offers a sustainable solution for real-time, autonomous ocean monitoring, aiding in the measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) of ocean-based carbon removal efforts.
The first two Gen-2 DataXplorer™ units have been acquired by Dalhousie University’s Ocean Frontier Institute and the Röst Marine Research Centre in Iceland. They are two leading research institutions advancing marine carbon removal solutions, and the deployment of the Gen-2 DataXplorer™ will enhance their capabilities in continuous ocean monitoring.
Equipped with advanced oceanographic sensors, the Gen-2 DataXplorer™ collects high-quality data while operating entirely on solar power, ensuring zero emissions. Its long-endurance missions and over-the-horizon communication capabilities make it a valuable tool for sustainable, autonomous marine research.
For more information, please refer to the full article on the Associated Press website: Open Ocean Robotics Launches First USV for Marine CO₂ Removal Monitoring with Sales to Leading Research Institutions.