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MTS Member Webinar | Open by Design: Extending Possibilities by Fostering Collaboration in Marine Technology
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
Category: Virtual Event

MTS Member Webinar | Open by Design: Extending Possibilities by Fostering Collaboration in Marine Technology

 

Description:

Blue Robotics has operated for over 10 years with a deep commitment to openness - in their modular product designs, community-centric development, and open access to standards, specifications and source code. They were born out of and continue to exist to empower builders to create.

Join us for this conversational webinar where MTS member, Blue Robotics will share their open source philosophy.  

In the webinar, Blue Robotics will dive into why they feel so strongly about open source in ocean tech, what it means to them - and also where it falls short. Plus, they will share some real-world examples of integrating this ethos into projects like DIY gripper jaws, their community forums, and sonar firmware. They will illustrate how transparency, modularity and open interfaces can reduce duplication, foster trust, encourage innovation and save development hours.

Bring your questions, as there will be time at the end for questions with their Community Manager/Applications Engineer.

Date and Time:

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM EDT  |   Register >>

Presenter:

Eliot Sandberg

Eliot is a collaboration-focused mechatronics engineer and software developer, managing the forum and leading software documentation at Blue Robotics. He builds information models and bridges understanding between internal teams, as well as to the broader marine robotics community. Through the lens of community concerns and feedback, he enables applications by helping users discover new possibilities, while reimagining interface designs and user experiences. With passions for both nature and humanity, Eliot is excited by combining diverse perspectives and knowledge to explore the unknown.

Tyler Buckingham

Tyler Buckingham is a forward-thinking strategist in ocean technology and blue economy initiatives, leading business development at Blue Robotics to make marine technology more accessible. As the architect behind programs like BlueSTEAM Ahead!, Grow Line, and Bubble Time, he creates partnerships that open new markets in underwater exploration, kelp farming, and education. Drawing on his background with documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and as co-founder of Coastal News Today, Tyler blends storytelling and strategy to connect technology with people and their communities.

 
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