Worlds First Eco Robot Protecting Reefs from Lionfish

A project in Bedford, MA by RSE Technology
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Designed to guard and protect Atlantic reefs from the invasive lionfish species. Support Fisherman and save the Environment!
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Backers: 179
Average Pledge Per Backer: $165

Funded: $29,465 of $25,000
Dates: Apr 19th -> Jun 4th (46 days)
Project By: RSE Technology
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Latest News

Prototype fish hunter can withstand deep sea pressures

March 18th - via: engineerlive.com
The non-for-profit Robots in Service of the Environment (RSE) has launched the Guardian LF1, Mark 3 prototype, an affordable unmanned undersea robot designed to control the population of invasive lionfish in the Western Atlantic. This robot, funded in part by RSE's Kickstarter campaign, accelerates the capture of lionfish at the critical action breeding depth below safe diver depth. (Read More)

Getting to the finish line and a new video!

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We're so close!   Thanks for all the pledges so far! If you haven't pledged yet please do so right now.  If you have pledged already (thanks!) please consider adding on some more.  If we don't hit our goal we don't receive any of this money - we... (Read More)

Kickstarter campaign wants your help in eliminating invasive lionfish

April 28th - via: digitaltrends.com
After months in development, RSE has now launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund its Guardian LF1 robot and its fight against the lionfish. (Read More)

New Video Content & Week 1 Update

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been an amazing first week and we want to take a moment to recognize and thank you - backers, donators, and followers - your support and the positive feedback means everything to us! The response we received from the community and press has been... (Read More)

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