Clear Robotics deploys electric vessel to clean Singapore s Pandan River

Singapore's ReSustainability has teamed up with Clear Robotics, a local innovator, to introduce a fully electric and semi-autonomous vessel to combat maritime labor shortages and promote decarbonization on the Pandan River. This daily commercial venture exemplifies how zero-emission technology can tackle workforce challenges while enhancing worker safety.

The Clearbot Class 2 vessel replaces traditional diesel workboats by autonomously collecting floating debris before it enters open waters. By transitioning from a four-person crew to a single operator, ReSustainability and Clear Robotics optimize workforce efficiency, leaving the remaining crew members to focus on technology-enabled roles.

This shift not only enhances workplace safety but also streamlines operations, providing a cleaner and more sustainable solution for waterway management, according to ReSustainability. Joshua Foong, Acting Head of PIER71™, highlights how local startups can transition from innovation hubs to commercial deployment, supporting the maritime industry's shift towards decarbonization and smart port operations.

Clear Robotics addresses the labor gap and climate goals by providing a versatile fleet of zero-emission assets designed to tackle various marine challenges, such as waste recovery, water quality surveys, and weed clearing. Founder and CTO Utkarsh Goel emphasizes the platform's ability to solve labor shortages, protect workers, and eliminate carbon emissions.

Supported by SGInnovate and other strategic investors, Clear Robotics offers a plug-and-play Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, inviting site assessments at www.clearbot.org.