First Look at Gesture AI
Here we have a quick demonstration of the gesture AI that we will have as an option in the Ocean Builders homes. Gesture AI will use artificial intelligence to recognize simple gestures that will be used to control different actions within the home. This technology can be used for simple things around the house like […]
Bed Presence Detector
One of the biggest challenges with the SeaPod is the energy capacity. The SeaPod will not be connected to the municipal power grid so any electricity that is needed to power the home will need to be generated by the home. Because of this, electricity is a very precious resource that we don’t want to […]
Laying the EcoPod Flooring
We are back with another factory update from Grant. This update is about the flooring of the EcoPod. We have been working to install these floor panels over about eight hours to see how the fitment looks and how everything will work together. So far the results have been good.This was our second or third […]
Rubber Connector Material
When dealing with different materials like fiberglass and steel, it is important to protect them from each other. In this particular matchup, the steel will basically always damage the fiberglass if they are connected with no other materials between them. In this case, the fiberglass spar will be installed over the steel spar so we […]
Waste Water Treatment System
We have been spoiled quite a bit over the years of living in homes with running water. Most of us never worry about what happens with all of the wastewater in our homes because it either goes into a septic tank or back into the municipal sewer and waste system. That luxury is not something […]
Kitchen Sink Controller
To fit the minimalistic look that we want to achieve in the SeaPod, we are going with a kitchen sink design that utilizes capacitive touch instead of the traditional knobs or handles that you will find in most homes. This presented a few different challenges that we had to overcome but luckily for us, Omer […]
Changing Angle Dynamic Platforms
Here we have an interview with Grant discussing a fascinating new concept, changing angle dynamic platforms. These platforms, which would float on the water with the Seapods set around them, would add a dynamic and adaptable approach to connecting communities.A traditional platform works like a jetty, sitting on the surface of the water. Changing angle […]
Wifi Switch for a low EMF Home
One of the byproducts of having a smart home with so many wireless devices is the presence of Electro-Magnetic Fields, better known as EMFs. Although you can’t see EMFs with your eyes, they practically surround us in the modern world and we wanted to have a way to limit your exposure while living in the […]
Bathroom Sink Automation
We want everything in the SeaPod to work as seamlessly and automatically as possible while also delivering a sleek and minimalistic appearance throughout the home. So when it came to the bathroom sink, it simply made sense to have it be automatic. While the idea was simple, making it happen was a bit more complicated.This […]
Drone Landing Pad Concept for Boats
We are designing a drone delivery system that will be able to fly deliveries like medicine, a pizza, some wine or beer, a small package, laundry, or anything else that it can carry. While we wanted to have this service available on the SeaPod, we think that it could be very useful even for people […]
Finishing Solar Installation
We have another update on the progress of getting the solar power system up and running at the factory. Being “green” and environmentally friendly is something that is one of our core values here at Ocean Builders. We keep the environment in mind with everything that we do. One big step toward that goal that […]
Incinerator Separator Update Jan 2022
The poop separator portion of the incinerator toilet system is coming along nicely. Here we have a demo of how the piston system will work to automatically move the solid waste into the incineration chamber.The poop separator has a controller that is housed in a custom 3D printed box. We are using POE(power over ethernet) […]
Unloading Steel Day 2 – The easy way
After the first day of unloading our steel tubes from these shipping containers, we came back better prepared on the second day. The first day involved anchoring the steel and driving the truck forward and letting it drop on the ground. This worked, but it wasn’t how we wanted to do things.On the second day, […]
Unloading Steel Day 1 – The hard way
Grant is back at the factory with another exciting update. We have recently taken delivery of some of the steel tubes which will be used to create the outriggers and central spars for the SeaPod floating base.Since steel isn’t manufactured in tubes, we have to take the flat sheets that we get and roll them […]
Measuring water level in tanks
Since the SeaPod won’t be supplied by city water or a well like most houses are, we have to store water onboard since our water supply is limited. Things like the shower or the sinks will be supplied with fresh water that is stored in large holding tanks.These tanks will act as a reserve so […]
Fine Details on Bottom of SeaPod Mold
As we move towards the actual production of the SeaPod, we will have to work out the kinks in the molds. You can see here that we have all 16 pieces of the mold for the bottom of the SeaPod mounted together.Before we can actually use the mold and start laying fiberglass inside of it, […]
Visit from Ministry of Environment
We recently hosted some members of the Ministerio de Ambiente which is Panama’s National Environmental Ministry whose goal is to protect, preserve, conserve, and restore the environment here in Panama so that future generations can enjoy a healthy and sustainable ecosystem in this ecologically vibrant Central American country. We had eight members from the ministry […]
EcoPod Subfloor panel assembly
We are back at the factory with Grant who is giving us an update on the assembly of the subfloor panels for the EcoPod. We have 10 of the 26 panels mounted so far and we are liking what we are seeing. These panels are installed and will surround the center spar in wedges, sort […]
Aquacycler Project Interview
Continuing with our heavy commitment to having a positive impact on the ecosystem and leaving things better than we found them, we wanted to develop a project that can help keep the oceans clean and safe for the local marine life. The Aquacycler project is a big step toward actively cleaning the oceans on a […]
Poop Test
Omer Larrañaga Technology
Omer is back to give us a live demonstration of how the poop separator, the incinerator, and the heat exchanger will work together to safely burn all of the solid waste from the toilet and capture the heat that is generated during the process. This will allow the SeaPod to safely and responsibly dispose of […]