Discover the world of marine robotics with our open source, affordable, and robust designs. The growing world of marine robotics need not be limited to engineers, roboticists, and military contractors. We take the mystery out of the build process so the world of marine robotics now includes you! Our thorough build documents will get you up and running in no time at all!
Guiding Philosophy
“Good enough” guides our development process to ensure a simple, low-cost, robust, and functional end product. The Maker Boat Basic transforms any surfboard, SUP, kayak, or boogie board into a fully functional robotic boat. The Maker Boat Basic is ideal for marine scientists, educators, conservationists, and robot enthusiasts.
Open Source
At Squirm Tech, we use open source hardware and software whenever possible. The Maker Boat Basic runs the ArduRover firmware to provide autonomous navigation capabilities. Discover open source marine robotics and help make the world a better, smarter place.
Applications
The Maker Boat Basic can be used in many marine and aquatic sectors and in scientific research and ecosystem monitoring. Some possible applications include:
- Bathymetry surveys
- Environmental monitoring
- Surveillance
- Aquaculture
- Search and Rescue
- Outreach
- Education
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