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DataXplorer™

A solar-powered autonomous boat that travels oceans, allowing affordable, sustainable, and safer ocean data collection

November 2020
October 2025

DataXplorer™

A solar-powered autonomous boat that travels oceans, allowing affordable, sustainable, and safer ocean data collection

  • World Alliance Member
  • Featured Solution
  • Labelled Solution
Label Date October 31, 2025
From Canada
Maturity stage TRL 9 / CRI 2 - Commercial Trial Small Scale

DataXplorer™ is a solar-powered ocean drone, also known as an uncrewed surface vehicle (USV). Powered only by the sun, it can travel on the ocean for months at a time, collecting ocean and environmental data using its suite of modular sensors. It sends that information back in real-time through a secure communication system, and clients can control the USV from anywhere in the world using our user portal, XplorerView™. Capable of travelling both in coastal waters and on the open ocean, and with a customizable platform for multiple sensor integration, it offers the ability to understand our oceans in an entirely new way. Utilising this technology, Open Ocean Robotics provides specific services in seafloor mapping, marine mammal detection, and enforcement against illegal fishing.

The Environmental Benefits

  • DataXplorer uses solar energy to recharge its batteries at sea, enabling it to operate autonomously for weeks — without fuel, without crew, and with near-zero environmental impact
  • DataXplorer can transmit real-time data to provide live updates from anywhere in the world, keeping scientists and operators informed about conditions such as vessel activity which allows insight into Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing
  • DataXplorer is self-righting and ruggedized to handle rough seas and storms, continuing to operate safely and collect data when traditional vessels are unable
  • DataXplorer operations and deployments have resulted in 3379 tonnes of GHG emissions being avoided compared to mainstream alternatives
  • Open Ocean Robotics created the first purpose built USV for Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) of marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) which plays a crucial role in determining the effectiveness of modern solutions for carbon capture
  • The DataXplorer USV has 0% risk of oil spill and 95% reduction in noise pollution, compared to mainstream alternatives, which are critical factors for healthy marine ecosystems
  • 5,286,187 hectares of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have been monitored to date using DataXplorer, deterring IUU fishing and improving biodiversity

The Financial Benefits

  • DataXplorer is 90% cheaper than mainstream alternatives such as the average fuel-powered crewed vessel (30-40m) used for IUU fishing enforcement and or ocean data collection
  • Less than one year payback time is associated with the DataXplorer USV
  • There are zero fuel costs associated with ownership of a DataXplorer USV due to its fully electric design with solar-powered charging during missions

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Open Ocean Robotics

At Open Ocean Robotics, we provide a platform for ocean data collection using our uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs).

Headquarters Victoria, BC V8Z 5N3, Canada
Type Company
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