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Explore featured news articles about Open Ocean Robotics and our mission.


Nauticus Robotics and Open Ocean Robotics Forge Strategic Collaboration to Transform Subsea Asset Management
This partnership brings together two leaders in marine innovation to deliver an integrated solution that will redefine how the energy sector monitors and manages subsea infrastructure.
Jun 4, 20251 min read


Open Ocean Robotics Named to NACO Canada's Top 20 Moonshot Ventures™ of 2025
The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) today unveiled Canada’s Top 20 Moonshot Ventures™ of 2025—emerging companies led by bold entrepreneurs building transformative solutions across sectors.
May 13, 20252 min read


Open Ocean Robotics Wins Second Place at Singapore’s PIER71 Smart Port Challenge
We are thrilled to announce that Open Ocean Robotics has won second place in Singapore’s PIER71 Smart Port Challenge!
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Open Ocean Robotics Receives Investment from Katapult Ocean
Katapult Ocean is proud to announce its investment in Open Ocean Robotics as part of the 2024 Accelerator cohort, taking place this Fall.
Sep 24, 20242 min read


Open Ocean Robotics Receives Funding From PacifiCan
Open Ocean Robotics is excited to be one of the eight Vancouver Island-based organizations selected to receive funding from the federal government, through the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan).
Sep 12, 20241 min read


Open Ocean Robotics Wins Autonomous System Award at BlueTIDE 2024
Open Ocean Robotics Wins Autonomous System Award at BlueTIDE 2024 for its Advanced DataXplorer™ USV, Showcasing Leading Innovations in Maritime Domain Awareness and Collaborative Technology Integration.
Sep 3, 20242 min read


Douglas Magazine Aug/Sep 2024
Julie Angus, CEO of Open Ocean Robotics, is featured on the cover of the August/September 2024 issue of Douglas Magazine, highlighting the company’s pioneering work in ocean technology.
Jul 28, 20241 min read


Open Ocean Robotics Featured in the Journal of Pacific Yachting May 2024
In the May 2024 issue of Pacific Yachting, Open Ocean Robotics (OOR) is highlighted for its innovative marine technology.
Jun 23, 20241 min read


Open Ocean Robotics wins Innovation Award from Victoria Chamber of Commerce
From start-ups to local legends, the awards shine a light on hard-working businesses, business people and community leaders in 14 categories worth celebrating. Finalists are chosen by an independent panel of prominent business leaders who serve as judges.
May 6, 20241 min read


Julie Angus & OOR featured in Victoria Rising
Today, Open Ocean Robotics is in the global spotlight for its autonomous energy-harvesting boats that collect information from the oceans and instantly relay it.
Apr 15, 20241 min read


Julie Angus featured on The Underwater Technology Podcast
Martin Stemp from the Society for Underwater Technology interviews Julie Angus
Mar 24, 20241 min read


Solve for X: "Beast mode: How technology can help preserve biodiversity"
In the latest episode of the podcast Solve for X, we explore the latest innovations that are transforming conservation efforts — everything from eavesdropping on whale songs using robot boats to monitoring walruses from space.
Jan 3, 20241 min read


"A New Home for Ocean Drones"
Victoria Tech Journal covers the Grand Opening of OOR's new oceanfront facility.
Sep 23, 20232 min read


Harnessing the ocean: Julie Angus talks ‘blue economy’ at Capital Daily Festival
The adventurer and entrepreneur has a vision for how gathering data from the ocean could be both sustainable and lucrative.
Jan 6, 20232 min read


Vital Victoria Podcast: Understanding and Protecting Our Oceans with Open Ocean Robotics
Open Ocean Robotics’ co-founder Julie Angus, the first woman to row across the Atlantic Ocean from mainland to mainland, joins host Lucky Budd for episode nine of the Vital Victoria Podcast.
Jan 5, 20231 min read


Open Ocean Robotics Showcases Technology to the Royals
Open Ocean Robotics had the honor of demonstrating our innovative marine technology to members of the royal family during their recent visit to Boston at the Greentown Labs.
Dec 21, 20221 min read


OOR Named One of Canada’s Most Investable Cleantech Ventures by Foresight Canada
For the second year in a row, Open Ocean Robotics – a leader in marine robotics and data analytics with proprietary technology in autonomous vessel design, machine learning, and software development – has made this prestigious list because they are changing the way we understand our oceans.
Dec 1, 20222 min read


OOR Makes Thetius 150 Most Innovative Organizations in the Maritime Industry 2022
Open Ocean Robotics was listed in The top 50 most innovative startups and scaleups.
Nov 6, 20221 min read


NACO Report Spotlights Women Trailblazers, OOR CEO Julie Angus
For the first time in NACO’s history, the organization has leveraged its international platform to spotlight the achievements of 27 women trailblazers at the forefront of Canada’s innovation economy.
Oct 17, 20221 min read


From ROWBOATS to ROBOTS BOATS
A Planet Beyond Shortcast, Hosted by Jon Baston-Pitt – Global Strategic Marketing Director at Fugro, an inquisitive mind in search of the world’s thought leaders, to explore the value and mechanisms of doing business better.
Sep 21, 20221 min read
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