🚤@Splash_Robotics is building unmanned patrol boats to defend our nation's critical infrastructure and secure our borders. They're able to autonomously detect and intercept threats faster than any human operator. ycombinator.com/launches/MrH-s… Congrats on the launch, @i_vanesov + @m_veszpremi!
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov can it shoot rockets
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov So they're basically just copying Ukrainian innovations?
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov What is their moat? GPS guided boats with cameras and Starlink could be built in my garage?
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov I think my designs are cooler
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov Don’t give ideas to drug traffickers.
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov These could be hydrofoils, much faster much more energy efficient
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov Phase 1 complete. Phase 2: add some AI ninja robots on it to board intercepted vessels.
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov what can this do that a drone cant do?
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov Where are the humanoid robots ? /s
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov Looks like it is about to lose the GPS mast. Why not partner with an offshore fishing boat co. that knows how to build rugged?
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov Huh Looks like a swarm of these could take out a Chinese carrier or a Russian tanker But sure, "intercepting"
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov Yes it’s simple, but defense tech was off limits for VCs for decade. Now that’s it’s ok there are a lot of low hanging fruits!
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov the future of drug trafficking
@ycombinator @garrytan @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov This is cute and all but we need LARGE ships
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov Nikola tesla RF operated?
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov You should go hydrofoil ..
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov #Bahamas should use this
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov That is a Seadoo Spark with the lid cut off. Innovation!
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov Congrats Ivan and nice meeting you last week.
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov Innovative and essential tech! Autonomous patrol systems significantly bolster infrastructure defense. Curious about the robustness and long-term scalability strategies for harsh environments?
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov This is so big
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov Looks real real
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov A solution looking for a problem.
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov Why would you use a tiny boat and not aerial drone if the sole objective is just recon? I’m assuming it’s only recon because if someone’s there to do harm, what’s this tiny boat going to do to stop them? Stupid
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov You need a more challenging proving ground than a sunny, almost-flat, San Francisco Bay to convince a true mariner.
@ycombinator @garrytan @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov I am not getting how an unmanned boat would defend and secure borders? Does it actually stop other boats or just says “stop you are on camera”?
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov We need these protecting the Nordic data cables like yesterday
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov This may be the weirdest but most interesting yc batch
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov How long until one of these is captured & hacked only to be used for narco trafficking ?
@ycombinator @Splash_Robotics @i_vanesov Idk if you're talking about the border between the north and the south but trust me you better invest in the people who cross the boarder, because that people will find the way to defeat that robot to get to America hahaha LOL