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 […]
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 […]
One of the exciting projects that we have been working on is our Driverless Boat project. Similar to the way that Tesla and Uber have been developing driverless cars and trucks on land, we are working on a boat that can drive itself to your destination while you sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. […]
Most humans have a very eco-destructive way of living. We clear cut trees and plants to lay huge foundations for houses and we dig up the earth and disturb ecosystems to install sewer systems or electricity. One of the biggest goals that we have here at Ocean Builders is to create a way for humans […]
We recently took delivery of four pallets full of 3D printers, components, and materials here at the Ocean Builders factory. These 3D printers are capable of printing at extremely high resolutions which allows for a more smooth and more exact final product. In fact, these printers are so precise that they are capable of printing […]
We are back with another factory update with Grant here in Panama. We have recently completed the first prototype of the complete SeaPod roof. Grant is here to walk us around the final product so that we can see some of the different details about it. The mold is made of 12 pieces that fit […]
A common question that we get is “what is Theft AI?” Essentially, it is a security system that can watch the surrounding areas near your SeaPod and identify unknown boats or objects that are approaching your home. Similar to a neighborhood watch program on land, the Theft AI will keep an eye on your surroundings […]
We have been working hard here at the factory and we recently completed the first SeaPod roof that will be part of the first SeaPod prototype. It took about a year for us to make the molds for the roof. These molds needed to be perfect and we learned quite a bit during the process, […]
We are back at the factory with Grant with some very exciting news: We have completed the first SeaPod roof prototype! After nearly a year of work on the plug, two months to make the molds, and then another week or two to create the actual product, we have our first roof. As we continue […]
The Aquascan project that we are developing will be an incredibly valuable tool for us here at Ocean Builders as well as many other companies around the world. The goal of the Aquascan project is to create detailed maps of the seabed floor, starting in the areas where our SeaPods will be deployed, and then […]
One of our goals here at Ocean Builders is not to simply be eco-friendly, but to be eco-restorative meaning that we want to help restore the ecosystems in our oceans. One of the projects that we will use to track the progress of the biodiversity restoration that is happening around the SeaPod is our Biodiversity […]
We are back with Omer to give an overview of how the incinerator and the heat exchanger will work together to dispose of the waste and generate hot water at the same time. This demo is a mockup to show how the different pieces of the system will operate. Usually, this process will happen when […]
Although our goal here at Ocean Builders is to build homes, our priorities lie in doing so in a sustainable and even restorative manner for our oceans. One of the biggest goals that we have is restoring existing coral reefs and promoting the growth of new corals, both around the physical SeaPod locations as well […]
In addition to our UAV delivery drone, we are also working on a USV drone that will be able to transport goods between the SeaPod and land. USV stands for Unmanned Surface Vessel, which basically is a fully automated boat that uses artificial intelligence to drive itself where it needs to go. Here we have […]
Here we have an interview with Connor about the autonomous drone delivery project that we have been working on. This system will be autonomous and won’t require drone pilots, it will be operated by an artificial intelligence system that we are developing which will allow the constant learning of the area as well as patterns. […]
Here we have some video from an interview with Connor where he goes in-depth into what the capabilities of the Lifeguard AI system will be able to do. Of course, there are many things that we keep in mind when designing these homes from comfort to sustainability to eco-friendly and eco-efficiency, but we hold safety […]
Here we have the first working prototype of the incinerator system that will be used in the SeaPod incinerator toilet. This prototype is essentially an R&D version that will be used to test the different processes that are involved in the system.This prototype was built at the manufacturing facility that we are partnering with and […]
Most of our readers are familiar with the SeaPod and the GreenPod by now, and if you have been following along closely to the blog then you may have noticed the “EcoPod” being referenced in a post or two. While most of our focus has been on the SeaPod development, we have been working on […]
One of our goals was to have a “normal” toilet experience in the SeaPod while still being safe for the environment. Most toilets on boats or composting toilets don’t use water, you can’t flush toilet paper, or they use chemicals to decompose everything. We didn’t want something like this, and of course, we won’t just […]
Grant has always been a visionary. From a young age he caught onto new technology trends long before they became commonplace.
This fascination with technology began at a young age where he would build electronic circuits from scratch, disassembling and re-assembling household electronics and then at the age of 8 in 1980 he became the first and youngest student in Canada to compete in a science fair with a software program on an early home computer. His passion continued to propel him forward, leading him to be featured in the Globe and Mail newspaper as having the most advanced mobile paperless office in Canada in 1995 complete with being the first retail adopter of VoIP technology in the country.
Fueled by this entrepreneurial spirit, Grant found himself living in a San Francisco tech frat-house alongside one of PayPal’s co-founders. This connection sparked the creation of his own software development company, which boasted a prestigious clientele including billion-dollar giants like Wella Professionals, L’Oreal Professional, and a roster of other beauty industry brand leaders.
By 2016, Grant had outsourced his software company so we was effectively retired upon which he moved into a floating home in Toronto. After living there for 3 1/2 years he conceived a revolutionary idea: an eco-restorative floating smart home unlike anything the world had ever seen. His vision materialized on September 22nd, 2022, with the unveiling of the first model open to the public.
He is currently dedicated to pioneering the technology that will form the foundation of the world’s first floating city – a project that demands not only innovation, but the seamless integration, development, and iteration of groundbreaking technological solutions. Grant’s story is one of relentless pursuit, a testament to the power of imagination and the drive to transform futuristic concepts into tangible realities.
Omer is a dedicated entrepreneur, engineer, and designer with over 11 years of experience in Mechatronics and IT projects. He has been instrumental in designing and implementing the advanced technology that powers OceanBuilders homes. This includes the development of the comprehensive home automation system, electrical and power generation systems, water treatment solutions, lighting, showers and sinks, entertainment systems, security measures, air conditioning system, and all the home sensors such as the weather station and gesture control. Omer also designed the drones for delivering goods to the SeaPod and all the marine-grade electronics from scratch, including circuit board design and the manufacturing of all these electronics for each home.
In addition to his work with OceanBuilders, Omer is the founder of Shark Eye. Shark Eye specializes in video analysis for security and business statistics, as well as developing cutting-edge vehicular access systems that use cameras and AI to detect vehicle license plates, colors, and makes. These systems provide a more secure access solution compared to traditional tag-based systems.
Omer is also experienced in training large language models (LLMs) and neural networks for object detection, and he has worked extensively with thermal cameras. As a Mechatronics Engineer, his passion for innovation and optimization drives his continuous pursuit of creating groundbreaking products and solutions.
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GENERAL
BEDROOM
BATHROOM
KITCHEN
LIVING ROOM
ENGINEERING ROOM
ROOF
SPAR/DOCK AREA
PATIO
3 half floors
2 residents | 2 overnight guests
35 ft long | 26.9 ft wide | 23 ft tall
833 ft² / 73 m² living space
7.5 ft above the waves
Up to 578.45 ft² total windows
1250 ft³ storage space
Spar & Foundation: Steel, concrete
1,400 liters water storage
Exterior: Fiberglass, gel coat, foam
We have designed the bedroom to be your window to the world with unparalleled panoramic views that may inspire you to stay in bed all day long.
231 ft² Living Space
51.7 ft² Total Window Size
The Living Room is a large space that you can fully customize to your liking. It can be a space for entertaining guests, a second bedroom, a gym, an office, or whatever your imagination desires.
178.6 ft² Living Space
167.9 ft² Total Window Size
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Visit from Ministry of Environment
Grant Romundt Environmental
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 […]