NakAI Robotics
The direct benefits of nakAI (as proven by multiple studies and current industry's knowledge and related regulation) are significant reductions in the use of Cargo vessels' fossil fuels, GHG emissions and transmission of Aquatic Invasive Species.
About Us
NakAI is the only autonomous solution that cleans vessels’ hulls in-transit. Our B2B HaaS solution is a proactive cleaning robot of marine biofouling that assures minimal vessels’ drag and downtime, while dramatically improving ocean pollutants and compliance with new regulations. It enables up to 20% in cargo fuel savings, eliminates an average 10 lost days in ports, at least 30% reduction of GHG air pollutants, and up to 85% prevention in the introduction of aquatic invasive species. It offers an ROI of up to 6 months per vessel. This unique Deep-tech system consists of Robots & Docking stations placed on the railings of the vessel. The robot autonomously travels below the water line, and removes early-stage Slime & Biofouling from the ship’s hull while In-Transit – with a local power supply (no wires) and without harming the antifouling paint. During 2022 – NakAI secured a $1.5M Pre-Seed funding led by an Israeli VC, completed MVP development of the robot and its operating software, and partnered with the top ten listed cargo vessel owners and operators to deploy our first systems, where in parallel conducting robust Sea-trials and industry-acknowledged lab tests to reach a GA product this year. NakAI has won 4 global OceanTech competitions, received the maximum funding from the IIA, and participated in Climate First and Microsoft AI For Good programs. Recently, NakAI signed a 5-year paid service agreement for 10 vessels, secured investments and commitments for the new Bridge round, currently looking for strategic partners who wish to join our unique journey.
Relevant Challenges
Fuel Efficiency
Enhancing fuel efficiency in context of vehicle design, materials and maintenance of road infrastructure.
Low Carbon and Sustainable Blue Economy
Utilization of the ocean and its resources for sustainable, low carbon renewable energy, transport, food and marine bioprospecting as well as carbon removal.
Ocean Conservation
Engineered and natural based solutions for coastal conservation to enhance biodiversity and increase resilience to storms, erosion and human induced degradation. Reef conservation and restoration, seafloor and open ocean protection and marine life regeneration.
Habitat and Species Conservation
Technology deployment to address and scale solutions to conservation challenges such as maintaining and managing protected areas, ensuring wildlife corridors, migration assistance for species threatened by habitat loss, pollinations challenges, conservation of seed and genetic diversity and management of biological invasions. Relates to both terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
