Last in our video series on the Digital Ocean is James Bellingham, Founding Director of the Center for Marine Robotics at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. A pioneer in the development of high performance marine robots, James shares his perspective on the challenges of working in the ocean environment, and why …Read more
5 Examples of the Digital Ocean in Action
Liquid Robotics — February 3, 2017
There are many examples of how the Digital Ocean is becoming a reality. The common denominator? It starts with a connection. Connecting satellites to robots, connecting robots to other robots and seafloor sensors, even connecting robots to fish! Here are five examples of how the Wave Glider is helping to …Read more
The Surprising Towing Ability of the Wave Glider
Guest Contributor — January 25, 2017
In 2007, I had the good fortune to meet Liquid Robotics and swim with a very early generation Wave Glider. Even that prototype astounded me with the strength of its bollard pull, a fancy name for towing power. Like a tractor, the Wave Glider steadily moves along and, if properly …Read more
Video: The Digital Ocean
Liquid Robotics — January 17, 2017
When you’re standing on the beach at the water’s edge, you don’t have to step in very far to feel the power of the ocean. At Liquid Robotics, this power—in addition to propelling our Wave Gliders around the world—inspires us every day. We often hear that we know more about …Read more
Ambassador Robert S. Gelbard on the Inflection Point
Liquid Robotics — January 10, 2017
Next up in our video series on the Digital Ocean is Robert S. Gelbard, Ambassador (formerly to Indonesia). With his career in international diplomacy, we asked him for a global perspective on the issues facing the ocean and the importance of an integrated, collaborative approach. About this video series: …Read more
And to Think it All Started Listening to Humpback Whales…
Liquid Robotics — January 5, 2017
Today Liquid Robotics celebrates our ten-year anniversary. A decade ago, I don’t think any of us involved with founding the company could have imagined the journey before us; a journey to create fleets of wave and solar powered ocean robots, robots that sustainably operate for months at a time while …Read more