Aqua Robotics
Aqua Robotics provides automated and robotic net cleaning systems to the aquaculture industry.
A technology provider in fish health, fish welfare and sustainability
Aqua Robotics AS was established in 2016 by the Molaug family, the same family behind the startup of AKVA, which today is AKVA Group. The company’s business idea is to offer continuous cleaning of nets used within the aquaculture industry through the autonomous HALO robot.
As a result of continuous cleaning, Aqua Robotics’ solutions create a better environment for the fish with less stress, reduced risk of infections, and generally improved fish health. At the same time, robotization leads to a more carbon-efficient fish farming.
Better for the fish, better for the environment
Aqua Robotics has developed an automatic cleaning system for nets used in the aquaculture industry. A net that is always clean ensures water exchange and oxygenation in the cages, which is vital for fish welfare. Current practice with high pressure washing is harmful to the fish and to the marine environment. The fish experience a high degree of stress, may suffer from loss of hearing and is exposed to increased risk of infection due to frequent arrival of vessels. Further, copper used as antifouling is released to the marine environment. With a resident HALO robot gently and continuously keeping the net clean, copper-based antifouling can be eliminated. The industry can also lower its CO2 footprint by greatly reducing the need for service vessels associated with traditional net cleaning operations. It is estimated that this will lower CO2 emissions by 21 tons per cage per year on average.
