Reefgen’s Grasshopper is an autonomous underwater robot that makes large-scale seagrass and coral restoration achievable by combining a robotic platform, machine vision, and precision planting technology. By mechanizing the planting process, Grasshopper reduces the cost and physical demands of traditional diver-based methods while increasing planting speed and accessibility for restoration practitioners worldwide. Designed as a purpose-built restoration tool, Grasshopper is capable of operating across diverse nearshore environments where seagrass and coral recovery is needed most.
Read their report from testing with Synchro:
