Case Study: The Ocean Cleanup improves ocean plastic detection with Form3 camera housing

The Ocean Cleanup tackles 5 trillion ocean plastic pieces with Form3

The Ocean Cleanup faced the immense challenge of mapping and cleaning up over five trillion pieces of plastic littering the world's oceans. To effectively target plastic debris hotspots, they needed a rugged, AI-driven camera system capable of withstanding harsh marine environments. They collaborated with vendor Form3, who provided the industrial and mechanical design for the advanced camera housing.

Form3 developed a robust, die-cast aluminum housing that offered optimal thermal management and protection from the elements for the camera system. This solution enabled The Ocean Cleanup to continuously gather data and efficiently predict plastic debris hotspots, which directly informed their cleanup strategies. The efforts have already resulted in the removal of significant quantities of plastic debris, contributing to the restoration of ecosystems and providing valuable insights for future operations.

The Ocean Cleanup