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OOR News & Updates - Complete List


Open Ocean Robotics Closes $2.8M Investment Round to Further Scale Commercial Operations for Sustainable Ocean Monitoring
Leading global investors Antares Ventures, Spring Impact Capital, Katapult Ocean, and Alacrity Canada back Open Ocean Robotics.

Open Ocean Robotics - Business Development
Oct 22, 20243 min read


USV and eDNA Sampler Integration
Open Ocean Robotics recently partnered with Stony Brook University, McLane Research Laboratories, and the Shinnecock Indian Nation on a mission to help restore the Shinnecock Bay ecosystem.

Open Ocean Robotics - Ocean Services
Sep 30, 20241 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.

Open Ocean Robotics - Business Development
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).

Open Ocean Robotics - Business Development
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.

Open Ocean Robotics - Communications
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.

Open Ocean Robotics - Communications
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.

Open Ocean Robotics - Communications
Jun 23, 20241 min read


Open Ocean Robotics Featured in the Journal of Ocean Technology
In a recent feature in the Journal of Ocean Technology, Open Ocean Robotics showcases its pioneering advancements in applying object tracking algorithms to maritime environments.

Open Ocean Robotics
Jun 11, 20241 min read


Open Ocean Robotics Develops Advanced Object Tracking Technology
Open Ocean Robotics is pioneering computer vision algorithms for uncrewed surface vehicles, focusing on real-time object tracking to enhance ocean monitoring and autonomous navigation.

Open Ocean Robotics - Communications
Jun 11, 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.

Open Ocean Robotics - Communications
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.

Open Ocean Robotics
Apr 15, 20241 min read


Julie Angus featured on The Underwater Technology Podcast
Martin Stemp from the Society for Underwater Technology interviews Julie Angus

Open Ocean Robotics - Communications
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.

Open Ocean Robotics - Communications
Jan 3, 20241 min read


OOR featured on "Data Pickers of the Ocean" Cover Story on JOT
Technology has significantly improved, allowing us to see the underwater world in ways veterans of the industry would never have expected.

Open Ocean Robotics - Communications
Sep 28, 20231 min read


"A New Home for Ocean Drones"
Victoria Tech Journal covers the Grand Opening of OOR's new oceanfront facility.

Open Ocean Robotics - Communications
Sep 23, 20232 min read


NOAA Awards Open Ocean Robotics & the 1stMission Team Multiple Award IDIQ Contracts for Uncrewed Maritime Systems Services
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) has chosen Open Ocean Robotics, in collaboration with the 1stMission Team, as one of the awardees for all three Multiple Award IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity) contracts.

Open Ocean Robotics - Business Development
Sep 20, 20233 min read


Andy Ziegwied Appointed Director of Sales at Open Ocean Robotics
Andy Ziegwied, a distinguished Chartered Marine Technologist (CMarTech) and New Blue Economy Specialist, now steers the expansion of uncrewed ocean data observations for Open Ocean Robotics

Open Ocean Robotics - Business Development
Aug 20, 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.

Open Ocean Robotics - Communications
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.

Open Ocean Robotics - Communications
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.

Open Ocean Robotics - Communications
Dec 21, 20221 min read
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