Omer Larrañaga

We’ve designed a smart, remote-controlled jet ski winch to enhance effortless docking and lifting for the SeaPod.Traditional winches require manual operation, meaning you must be physically present to raise or lower the jet ski onto the platform.This makes things tricky when you’re out on the water approaching the SeaPod, as you either need someone on […]

At Ocean Builders, we’ve developed an advanced underwater lighting system for the SeaPod that not only enhances the underwater experience but also ensures durability, efficiency, and ease of use.Here’s a closer look at how our innovative lighting system works and what makes it stand out.Seamless Control & Smart AutomationOur underwater lighting system is designed for […]

Our mission has always been to innovate and create sustainable solutions that allow people to live harmoniously with nature. One of our key developments in this mission is our Rainwater Filtration System, which takes a vital resource — rainwater — and transforms it into clean, drinkable water using cutting-edge technology.Here’s an update on our progress […]

We’re excited to share a progress update on an innovative feature we’ve been working on for the SeaPod: the underwater hatch! Originally, we planned to install it in December, allowing Rudy to step outside his underwater room for a swim.However, given the complexity of the project and the critical nature of the Guinness World Record […]

At Ocean Builders, we’re constantly improving our technologies to make SeaPod living as efficient and futuristic as possible. Following our previous blog on drone delivery for food, we’re excited to share updates on the latest enhancements to our drone system. These updates ensure greater reliability and safety, making drone delivery more practical and secure. Key […]

At Ocean Builders, we’ve taken on the challenge of developing our own LED controllers, and here’s why.The existing options on the market simply don’t meet our specific needs.From the ground up, SeaPods are built with marine-grade components that are not only durable but also integrate seamlessly into our cutting-edge home automation system. The LED controllers […]

When it comes to protecting the superstructure of the SeaPod, ensuring the longevity and stability of the materials used is crucial.Enter Impressed Current Cathodic Protection, a cutting-edge solution designed to safeguard metal structures from the relentless threat of corrosion.In this post, we’ll take a closer look at this system, specifically the latest version, which has […]

We are back with Omer for an updated look at the progress that he has been making on our Gesture AI technology. Gesture AI allows you to control different things in your home by simply waving your hand or making certain gestures that the system will recognize.This sounds crazy, but the video below will help […]

Ocean Builders “Nerd Team” played with a new toy to make life even more convenient in the Pods: embedded FSC technology. We love it, and so will you!Many of you are familiar with Near Field Communication (NFC), a popular wireless technology used for mobile payment systems. By allowing users to pay for items simply by […]

Development work on future emergency wristwatch for the Lifeguard DroneLiving on water is a dream of many, and it is surely one we want to share with you! However, this isn’t without risk, so we came up with a series of innovations for the Pods guests safety: the emergency wristwatch is one of them. This […]

Omer is back at the manufacturing facility to check out the progress on version 2 of the main door. So far, this updated version is looking great and should solve the issues that we had with the first iteration.To start, the door is more rigid. The previous door had a lot of noise because the […]

By now, you understand that Ocean Builders’ seapods follow a very important motto: design and practicality, all of which coupled with topnotch technology. This is with that mindset that the rooftop’ stunning skylight will be automated. The sunroof design has been a core part of the Pods engineering because we wanted to offer every guest […]

A normal home on land is generally securely built into the ground and won’t move, but that is not the case with a floating home on the water. Keeping the SeaPod stable is important for both comfort and safety so we have decided to use IMU sensors to help monitor the tilt, angular rate, and […]

We are very passionate about the environment and building floating homes that are eco-restorative. One of the challenges of building a home at sea is figuring out what to do with the sewage. The easy thing would be just dumping it into the ocean, but that is absolutely not an option for us and we […]

The production of the first underwater window frame(link underwater window frame in production) has been completed. Omer is at the production facility to give us a quick overview of the three pieces.The frame was made into three pieces so that it could be bolted from both the interior and the exterior. An underwater room will […]

We are excited to share that the window frame for the underwater room is nearing completion. This window will offer a 1-meter wide view from the underwater room out into the beautiful sea.The frame itself is made of steel and took about two and a half years to get from the first design to the […]

Our homes have so much technology and automation packed into them and each aspect needs an electronic controller to communicate between the software and the hardware. Many of the things that we are developing for the Pods have never been done before, so that required us to design, prototype, and produce our own controllers.These controllers […]

One of the most important safety features on boats and floating structures is the bilge pump. The bilge pump works by pumping water that is inside of the structure and putting it back into the ocean. While we can build our structures to be as watertight as possible, we still need to have bilge pumps […]

Omer wanted to give us a quick visual demonstration of how the new infrared precision landing system for the delivery drone will work. This system uses an infrared beacon that emits a certain pattern of light that the receiver on the drone will look for and then lock on to.The beacon will be continuously emitting […]

We want to make those small and annoying tasks that have become normal parts of our lives a thing of the past. When designing our shower, we wanted to take it to the next level. Not only is this smart shower completely customizable, but it will also remember your preferred settings and automatically apply them […]