Seaweed Hunter

Domestic water discharge creates ideal conditions for algal growth. Seaweed Hunter’s mission is to solve the problem of algae blooms. When satellites detect algae patches, special boats will drop off Seaweed Hunters, the number of which will depend on the level of pollution. With their long arms, the robots will encircle and collect tangled seaweed. After being placed in a set position, they set ropes around the area. Two robots connected by electromagnets at the end of each rope will close a loop and contract the rope, stirring the algae into the machine. To empty the net of compressed seaweed, simply turn on the device.

 Red Dot Award: Design Concept | Concept | Sustainability