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Open Ocean Robotics

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openoceanrobotics.com

Solar-powered, GPS-independent uncrewed surface vehicles with onboard autonomy for maritime domain awareness; AI-enabled target/vessel detection via Enhanced Horizon system; acoustic analytics via Underwater Listener; XplorerView cloud mission-management portal; modular payload architecture supports environmental sensing, hydrographic survey, METOC, and eDNA collection.

HeadquartersVictoria, CA
Founded2018
Corporate funding$6M
Team11-50
Deployments4
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageSeed
FoundersJulie Angus (CEO), Colin Angus (CTO)
Regions servedNorth America, Asia-Pacific, Europe
Countries deployedCA, US, IS
Service footprintHQ Victoria BC; Halifax office at COVE (opened Nov 2024); Southeast Asia expansion with Autonomous Maritime Solutions; DataXplorer Gen-2 USVs deployed in Canada, US, and Iceland (Röst Marine Research Centre, May 2025).
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

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DataXplorer DX Enviro

  • Environmental monitoring variant supporting eDNA sampling, water quality sensing, and marine conservation missions

    Vendor-stated application focus for environmental monitoring DataXplorer variant

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  • 50 kg payload capacity; up to 100 liters payload volume; 270 W solar; 3.5 kWh standard battery

    Vendor-stated payload and power specs for DataXplorer platform

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DataXplorer DX Listen

  • Acoustic detection variant integrating Underwater Listener hydrophone payload for marine mammal and subsurface vessel monitoring

    Vendor-stated application focus for acoustic detection DataXplorer variant

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DataXplorer DX METOC

  • Meteorological and oceanographic data collection variant; supports wave measurement and real-time weather monitoring

    Vendor-stated application focus for METOC DataXplorer variant

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Machinesecurity

DataXplorer DX Protect

  • Solar-powered USV for maritime domain awareness, defense, and port security; Enhanced Horizon AI target/vessel detection payload

    Vendor-stated application focus for defense/security DataXplorer variant

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  • 3.7 m length, 0.9 m beam, 150 kg hull weight; cruising 2 kn, max 6 kn; range 100–500 nm; 50 kg payload

    Vendor-stated core platform dimensions, speed, endurance and payload capacity common to all DataXplorer variants

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DataXplorer DX Solar Station

  • Stationary solar-powered ocean data collection platform; 270 W solar; up to 17.5 kWh optional battery; patented self-righting system

    Vendor-stated power and safety specs for stationary DataXplorer variant

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DataXplorer DX Survey

  • Hydrographic surveying variant supporting bathymetric and seabed mapping missions; modular payload architecture

    Vendor-stated application focus for hydrographic survey DataXplorer variant

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Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2025-05-09Dalhousie University Ocean Frontier Institutemarine research, carbon dioxide removal monitoringCA1Announcement
2025-05-09Röst Marine Research Centre (Iceland)marine researchISNot disclosedAnnouncement
2025-02-03Ocean Frontiers Initiative (SCALE-MRV project)marine carbon dioxide removal researchUS1Announcement
2024-10-01Stony Brook University / McLane Research Laboratoriesmarine research, eDNA sampling, Shinnecock BayUS1Announcement
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Funding history

Publicly announced rounds

Investors on recordAntares VenturesSpring Impact CapitalKatapult OceanAlacrity CanadaDTN VenturesWomen's Equity LabPacifiCan
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2025-05-09First Gen-2 DataXplorer USVs for marine CDR monitoring sold to Dalhousie University Ocean Frontier Institute (Canada) and Röst Marine Research Centre (Iceland)Open Ocean Robotics
2024-11-27Placed second at Singapore PIER71 Smart Port Challenge, opening Southeast Asia marketOpen Ocean Robotics
2024-11-01Opened Halifax office at COVE (Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship): East Coast Canada expansionOpen Ocean Robotics
2024-10-23Closed CA$2.8M seed investment round co-led by Antares Ventures and Spring Impact Capital to scale manufacturing and expand to Southeast AsiaOpen Ocean Robotics
2024-09-04Won Autonomous System Award at BlueTIDE 2024 for DataXplorer maritime domain awareness capabilitiesOpen Ocean Robotics
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Source ledger

6 unique public sources

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Partner With UsOpen Ocean Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Open Ocean Robotics Closes CA$2.8M Investment Round to Further Scale Commercial Operations for Sustainable Ocean MonitoringOpen Ocean Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Open Ocean Robotics raises $4 million to develop autonomous boat (CA$2.8M non-dilutive from Sustainable Development Technology Canada)Robotics and Automation News · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Uncrewed Surface VehiclesOpen Ocean Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Open Ocean Robotics Launches First USV for Marine CO₂ Removal Monitoring with Sales to Leading Research InstitutionsOpen Ocean Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Open Ocean Robotics News: Feb 3 2025: Ocean Frontiers Initiative acquires DataXplorer for SCALE-MRVOpen Ocean Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05