Innovation Projects

CICERO is an innovative system designed to improve water quality in ports by enhancing natural biological processes. At OceanDrivers, we developed the online control system that manages pumps and actuators, fully integrated with a web-based app. The platform enables real-time monitoring, remote configuration, and automatic data logging. This ensures efficient, traceable, and reliable performance for clearer, healthier port waters.

This project focuses on developing an internal Data Management Plan for the Marine Spatial Lab at the University of Valencia.  It aims to organize research data by projects and campaigns while supporting the migration from cloud storage to an on-premise NAS system. The plan will define common structures, metadata, and access rules applicable to marine research data. Pilot projects will be used to validate the approach and ensure scalability for future work.

OceanDrivers co-developed PaREx (Pseudomonas aeruginosa Resistome Explorer) and the PDC Analyzer web tool. We provided the technical implementation for this open-source, Python-based pipeline, which automates the analysis of P. aeruginosa resistomes from whole-genome sequences; including the development of a user-friendly web platform, specifically designed to designate AmpC variants and detect resistance to novel antipseudomonal agents. By integrating complex bioinformatics tools into a streamlined workflow, we have helped transform time-consuming manual analysis into an accurate, automated solution for genomic resistance profiling.

ONA Toolbox is an interactive platform developed with SOCIB to assess local climate change impacts on coastal areas, including sea-level rise, flooding, and erosion. OceanDrivers built the system to integrate modeling and geospatial data for clear, actionable insights. It enables scenario exploration and visualization to support informed decision-making and adaptation planning. With ONA Toolbox, users gain the tools needed to plan resilient coastal strategies in the face of climate change.

Viewer Generator is a flexible, plugin-based platform for interactive visualization of oceanic and meteorological data. It displays time-series trends, object trajectories, and map-based geographic data in a single interface. OceanDrivers developed the system to make complex datasets accessible and actionable for scientists and decision-makers alike. The platform provides streamlined exploration and analysis, turning ocean-meteorological information into practical knowledge.

SIPI consists in an underwater towed camera is a versatile observing platform designed for high-quality underwater surveys. It supports applications such as stereo video recording and seafloor mapping. The system is portable, user-friendly, and easily operated from a boat. It delivers accurate and detailed visual data for marine research, monitoring, and exploration.

TRASMAR evaluates the impact of trammel fishing on benthic habitats, aiming to develop innovative mitigation measures in collaboration with the fishing sector. OceanDrivers developed an autonomous underwater camera to support long-term environmental monitoring. The system captures high-resolution time-lapse images and video, managed through a user-friendly web interface. This robust solution enables detailed analysis of fishing–seafloor interactions at depths of up to 100 meters.

In May 2020, amidst the critical challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Oceandrivers successfully led the installation and configuration of cutting-edge robotics at Son Espases Hospital (IB-Salut). By developing custom Python protocols for OpenTrons platforms, we automated the laboratory workflow, enabling the facility to scale its processing capacity to 5,000 PCR tests per day. This project exemplifies Oceandrivers’ ability to bridge the gap between research and operational reality; we thrive in any sector, transforming complex investigative environments into high-performance, functional systems.