C Robotics offers a new generation of sustainable, efficient, and minimally destructive solutions for large‑scale harvesting of bivalves and other benthic species.
Our technology is designed for both wild and farmed scallops, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, oysters, mussels, seagrass, seaweed, starfish, and more.
Developed for commercial fisheries, our systems also play a key role in managing invasive aquatic species and handling specialized tasks such as removing dead fish from aquaculture cages.
The C Bud has proven to be just as effective as traditional bottom dragging methods, while being far gentler on harvested species, bycatch, and the seabed.
It is a tracked ROV platform that harvests benthic species across its full width, filters out bycatch, and returns it instantly and unharmed to the seabed. The harvested species are then sent directly to the vessel for storage or processing.
Designed for minimal to no seabed impact, the C Bud operates efficiently on both flat bottoms and sloped areas with rocks and marine vegetation. Larger obstacles can simply be navigated around. Operators monitor and control the system via live video feed.
Robust and user friendly, the C Bud requires little maintenance and can be equipped with positioning systems, multiple cameras, and lighting for optimal monitoring of both the seabed and harvesting process.
Using C Robotics technology allows access to areas where conventional bottom dredging is restricted, as seen in Norway. In many cases, divers can also be replaced by our harvesting solutions.
C Robotics products and solutions are just as effective when being used for the “battle” against specific aquatic invasive species, with a minimal harm to the environment.
The C Bud has been extensively tested by Akvaplan-niva AS and NOFIMA, and The Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries has granted Safe Offshore AS a license to harvest Clamys islandica (Iceland scallops) using this non-destructive and sustainable method.
C Robotics aims to drive global change in fisheries, climate impact, and ocean health.
