Under the Radar: Neptune Robotics on tackling biofouling on ship hulls and its expansion into Singapore

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong · Jan 15, 2025 · 25m

Cleaning barnacles and algae off the hulls of some of the world’s largest liners – that’s the work of our guest for today. Founded in 2018, Neptune Robotics is a pioneer in AI-powered robotics and uses robots to reduce biofouling or an accumulation of microorganisms, algae, plants and animals on ship hulls. For context, removing biofouling and hull cleaning is important for the maritime industry because it helps ships reduce drag and consequently fuel consumption. It could also result in the transfer of invasive aquatic species to different parts of the world as the vessel…