The project has made it possible for BrainBotics to create and train a Machine Learning algorithm that can reliably and automatically detect eelgrass floating in water, and is in itself a huge step towards the goal of collecting eelgrass in water for use as a green and sustainable raw material that can for example substitute plastics and certain building materials. […]
Søren Pallisgaard from BrainBotics visited a branch of Mexico’s largest university (UNAM) to discuss ongoing research on specifically Sargassum, the floating macro-algae that is invading the coasts of many Caribbean countries. Mexico is a frontrunner in the Caribbean region when it comes to handling the large masses of Sargassum, and the goal of the visit was to initiate a dialogue […]
BrainBotics went to Møn (an island located just off the south-eastern tip of Zealand) to partner up with other stakeholders working on collection with eelgrass including Møn Tang, Søuld and Coastgrass. Today, Møn Tang is the only company in Denmark which commercially collect eelgrass. The are around Møn has historically used aquatic biomass (eelgrass) for various purposes. At the beginning […]
Based on drone photos from Skive Fjord, we have build up our first machine learning model which can detect sea lettuce bloom. The distinctive color of algae has been used to develop computer vision-based algae monitoring systems. However, traditional computer vision pipelines do not have high repeatability because they dependent on the effectiveness of the feature detectors or the segmentation […]
As a part of MUDP funded project, we have tested the robot Jellyfishbot in several sites including Karrebæksminde, Køge Marina and Marselisborg Marina in Denmark. The tests show that the robot performs efficient collection of macroalgae. It is primarily eelgrass which has been collected – between 200-400 grams pr. sample. The design of the robot platform with a net which […]
The 22nd of September the trip went to Karrebæksminde to validate the Jellyfish robot and do measurements of CO2 in the habour. Karrebæksminde is an idyllic spot that attracts thousands of tourists in the summertime. It is an old fishing village with a few active fishermen left. 250 metres from the Inner Harbour is one a beach area Vesterhave beach […]
You can reduce the amount of emitted greenhouse gases by removing seaweed that decomposes on the beach, as rotten seaweed emits methane and CO2. The quantity and type of algae varies for each location and can be significantly different from locations that are geographically close to each other. This work package aims to find relevant places to collect aquatic biomass […]
BrainBotics has got their hands on a Jellyfishbot which is a small robot designed to collect floating waste and oil spills. This bot is an efficient and flexible solution to water decontamination of more or less widespread and sheltered areas: ports, marinas, lakes, canals, but also leisure centers, hotel residences and industrial facilities. Technical Specifications– Dimensions: L 70 cm, l […]
BrainBotics has just been granted a project by EcoInnovation under the Ministry of the Environment. In this project, we will investigate the commercial value and environmental impact of collecting excess algae (aquatic biomass) with robot technology before the biomass begins to decompose. Collecting seaweed in the water, before it starts to decompose, will avoid emissions of GHG (CH4) which have […]
The WasteShark has been tested at Fakse Ladeplads in South Zealand at two locations; inside the port and at the corresponding beach. The temperature was between 10-12 degrees, with wind between from 6-8 m/s from south/southwest. Test at the beach. At Fakse Ladeplads, a lot of algae was found at the beach and in the water around the structures. There […]