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Open Ocean Robotics Featured by Pacific Economic Development Canada
Julie Angus Shares Insights on Innovation, Sustainability, and Overcoming Challenges
Feb 12, 20251 min read


Advancing Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal: OFI Acquires Next-Generation DataXplorer USV for SCALE-MRV Project
Empowering the SCALE-MRV Initiative with Real-Time, High-Resolution Ocean Data to Advance Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal
Feb 2, 20251 min read


Ocean Tech Talk
This series is your chance to dive deep into the systems, missions, and innovations behind the DataXplorer, one of the most advanced tools in ocean exploration and monitoring today.
Jan 26, 20251 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


Terminal Mapping Case Study
Exploring Innovation in Terminal Mapping: A Game-Changer for Maritime Operations
Nov 3, 20241 min read


Open Ocean Robotics Expands Operations to East Coast
We’re excited to announce the opening of our Halifax office at the Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship (COVE), marking a new chapter in Open Ocean Robotics’ expansion across Canada.
Oct 31, 20241 min read


Seagrass Mapping Case Study
The Future of Seagrass Mapping: Advancing Marine Conservation
Oct 30, 20241 min read


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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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