Grant Romundt Environmental, Technology solar power
Grant may not be much of a cook but he is a master reheater! So he put his skills to use on the SeaPod Eco to use the stove to warm up some food as a test of the batteries which were charged completely by solar power. Up until now, the SeaPod has been tied […]
Omer Larrañaga Software, Technology
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 […]
We are back out on the Pod with Grant for a quick look at the ASTRO(Autonomous Surface Trash Recycling Operations) drone. Check out this interview with Connor about the project. The guys have it in the water and they’re breaking it in and configuring the setup for it. For the moment we are still developing […]
In the runup to the global launch event, we decided to make some last-minute adjustments to the solar array which sits on one of the three outer spars of the floating TriPod base. Our original design had the solar panels mounted much closer together so there wasn’t much room to walk on the spar. Since […]
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 […]
Every home needs to have the proper lighting. When the sun comes down, the natural light generously provided by the many windows will need an alternative source, and that will be a network of LED light strips. Lighting is of critical importance in every home. We tend to forget it until the fuse goes off […]
Early August, we were excited to announce our partnership with Fathom Ocean. Their expertise in marine research is worldwide known, and Ocean Builders is blessed to work with such experts in this field.Together, we aim to take marine research to the next level. Between our passion for discovery and our desire to create eco-friendly tourism […]
We are starting to narrow down our options for the materials and finishing that we will use for the tablet enclosures throughout the house.These enclosures will hold the tablets that are used to control all of the home automation features that the home has. The tablets will be permanently mounted to the wall but will […]
In a fairytale, you say ABRACADABRA, and magic happens. In our Pods, you have the NFC Ring Control! With the help of this ring, you have control of the smart home systems, appliances, and payment processes within a single convenient solution. At Ocean Builders, we love technology as much as we love sustainable living innovation. […]
You know that time where you dreamed of having the batmobile you were playing with? It sure was Grant’s dream and his tenacity in getting Ocean Builders together made it come true as we are testing the The ASTRO (Autonomous Surface Transport & Recycling Operations) ASV(Autonomous Surface Vessel) This floating Batmobile-looking drone will be in […]
Omer Larrañaga Software, Technology
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 […]
Our Pod homes have tons of technology packed into them and one of the most intriguing is our smart ring system. This truly is “The One Ring to Rule The Pod” and it has lots of cool uses.The ring uses NFC technology just like contactless payment systems that you use on a credit card machine. […]
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 […]
Our homes are packed to the gills with technology and home automation features, but we don’t have things like light switches since everything is controlled through the home automation app.Since everything goes through the home automation system, it can all be controlled from your smartphone but we also wanted to have hard-wired control tablets conveniently […]
Efficiency is the name of the game when it comes to having a small off-grid home like the SeaPod. We want to minimize every bit of energy that we use so that we can keep things cheaper and less wasteful which will lead to the home being more eco-friendly. Having on-demand hot water is a […]
We are sure that most of us have that drawer where old cables and chargers go to die. We also wanted to keep our homes minimalistic and free of clutter. Having cables and chargers laying around is annoying and doesn’t look good, so we created a solution.Our homes will be equipped with wireless chargers so […]
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 […]
We want to create a refreshing, relaxing, and healthy lifestyle on the water. Unfortunately, that comes with some inherent risks. Having your “front yard” be water is naturally going to have certain risks that homes on land don’t face. With as much time as we hope everyone will spend enjoying the water, we need to […]
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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Fiberglass Chopper Spray Gun
Grant Romundt Technology
Grant is on today to explain to us the way the fiberglass gun works. It can take a lot of time to apply the material on whatever surface we want to apply it onto, so we always try to improve all our processes.Unfortunately, the machine we received isn’t working how we hope to, so we’re […]