Projects
PLOATECH
Competitive Projects
PLOATECH is committed to innovation and actively participates in competitive R&D&I projects funded by the European Union, public, and private institutions.
Ramones - European Union under Horizon 2020
The EU-funded RAMONES project developed autonomous, low-power robotic systems for high-resolution monitoring of oceanic radioactivity. PLOATECH developed novel radioactivity measurement instruments integrated into autonomous underwater gliders and a benthic lab for near real-time environmental intelligence and policy support in marine ecosystems.
Lucy - Acció – Generalitat de Catalunya
The LUCY project, coordinated by PLOATECH, aims to develop a novel deep-water hydrothermal energy generator to continuously power scientific instruments, benthic laboratories, and docking stations. It focus to provide sustainable, low-carbon exploration and monitoring capabilities by minimizing the utilization of marine vessels.
Marinara - Smart4all
The MARINARA project, led by Ploa Technology Consultants, S.L. and AEON PC, integrated unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) with IoT technology to monitor in real-time water quality by measuring parameters like pH, turbidity, and temperature, aiming to prevent water pollution and protect aquatic ecosystems.
Santory – HFRI
The SANTORY project, funded by the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation, is establishing an advanced seafloor observatory on the Kolumbo submarine volcano near Santorini to monitor and mitigate risks from volcanic eruptions, landslides, seismic activity, and hazardous metal releases, using high-tech sensors to gather real-time environmental data and improve hazard preparedness in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Alaska – NSF
This project is led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and focused on demonstrating new marine technologies for under ice exploration. PLOATECH provided fieldwork expertise for the Alaska Mission.