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The Problem
Our understanding of the oceans is limited by our ability to observe. Satellites can only scratch the surface of our oceans and manned survey ships are prohibitively expensive. We need sensing platforms that can place sensors deep into the oceans twilight zone to collect data.
Our Solution
Our Products
General Purpose Buoyancy Engine
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Click HereEnergy Aware Battery System
Energy Aware Battery System
View ProductGeneral Purpose Deep Water Cameras
General Purpose Deep Water Cameras
View ProductLighting for Observer Platforms
General Purpose Deep Water Cameras
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Our buoyancy engine contains this purpose built embedded computer and power system which provides efficient control of the engine and platform subsystems during profiling, hybernation, and surface intervals. #PCB #pcbart #circuitdesign #keyhole
Our buoyancy engine contains this purpose built embedded computer and power system which provides efficient control of the engine and platform subsystems during profiling, hybernation, and surface intervals. #PCB #pcbart #circuitdesign #keyhole
Creatures filmed from our drifting platform between 20-250 m (65 - 820 ft). #squid #crustaceans #pelagiczone #oceanrobotics #oceanbiology
Creatures filmed from our drifting platform between 20-250 m (65 - 820 ft). #squid #crustaceans #pelagiczone #oceanrobotics #oceanbiology
#swarm #roboticfloats
Deploying robotic floats off San Diego. #oceanacoustics #scrippsinstitutionofoceanography #rvbobandbettybeyster
Deploying robotic floats off San Diego. #oceanacoustics #scrippsinstitutionofoceanography #rvbobandbettybeyster
Testing an ultra-bright 12km rated underwater light we built for National Geographic. #sunsphere #blindedbythelight
Testing an ultra-bright 12km rated underwater light we built for National Geographic. #sunsphere #blindedbythelight
Happy holidays from Second Star Robotics! #decorations
#pumpitup
New ‘Dropcam’ camera-based lander systems built for National Geographic and @natgeopristineseas! Originally designed by SSR engineers, these platforms collect 4K imagery of the sea floor from depths up to 22,000 feet below!
New ‘Dropcam’ camera-based lander systems built for National Geographic and @natgeopristineseas! Originally designed by SSR engineers, these platforms collect 4K imagery of the sea floor from depths up to 22,000 feet below!
#sensorplatform #oceanengineering #deepsea @cmikeshepard
Cooking up something new! #robotics #kayak
Meet The Founders
Mike Shepard
Eric Berkenpas
30+ Years Combined Experience
Founded by former National Geographic engineers, Mike Shepard and Eric Berkenpas, Second Star Robotics has over 30 years combined experience developing reliable tools to collect never-before-seen imagery and data from the deepest places in the ocean to the highest mountain peaks.
Creative Innovation
Second Star Robotics was founded to apply this unique set of world-class engineering and R&D skills towards the creation of innovative, field-ready systems for any terrestrial or marine environment. We are passionate about creating solutions for tough problems and apply a ‘nothing is impossible’ approach to obstacles.
Unique Consulting Services
To do this, Second Star Robotics provides unique consulting services from advice on sub-system design to deployment of complete end-to-end products. We combine state-of-the-art mechanical, electronic, and software development practices with the latest manufacturing techniques to deliver solutions to our customers at any scale, on time, and at low cost. Second Star Robotics serves a spectrum of markets from academic research and media production to utilities and energy and are always hungry for new challenges.
Get In Touch
Get in touch below and we’ll get right back to you. Interested in joining the Second Star Robotics Team? Email us at info@secondstarrobotics.com
Second Star Robotics creates innovative, dependable engineering solutions and products for any environment.
