a16z Showcases Ulysses, Startup Building Autonomous Underwater Robots
a16z · youtube · 2026-08-05
a16z featured Ulysses (The Ocean Company) in its American Dynamism segment. The startup is building autonomous underwater robots designed to serve as a comprehensive technology platform for the world's oceans.
Engineered for continuous subsea operation, the autonomous fleets target applications like restoring underwater ecosystems, inspecting critical infrastructure, and supporting maritime security. Driven by the growing global demand for subsea cables, offshore energy, critical minerals, and defense capabilities, Ulysses aims to rethink human interaction with the ocean through automation.
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