Seawatch Marine Rescue System

Seavo

Seawatch Marine Rescue System

Intelligent system for drowning detection and alert connected to autonomous boat for swift rescue operation

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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For-profit, including B-Corp or similar models

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Globally, drowning is a critical yet underestimated public health crisis, responsible for approximately 236,000 to 300,000 deaths annually, nearly 90% of which occur in low- and middle-income countries. Children and young adults under 30 represent over half of these deaths, making drowning a leading cause of mortality for youth worldwide. The problem disproportionately impacts coastal communities, tourism-driven areas, and regions with limited rescue infrastructure, where delayed detection and response significantly increase fatalities. Existing safety measures, like lifeguards and barriers, are insufficient or unavailable in many vulnerable settings. Critically, drowning often happens silently and swiftly, with victims typically submerged unnoticed and beyond rescue within minutes. Our solution addresses these gaps by providing continuous, automated monitoring through wearable drowning-detection devices linked directly to autonomous rescue vehicles. This system drastically reduces response times, enabling immediate intervention to save lives, particularly in underserved communities and coastal regions where drowning incidents are prevalent yet largely preventable.

Seawatch, an intelligent drowning detection and autonomous rescue system combining wearable technology with a robotic rescue boat (USV). Each swimmer wears a lightweight smart bracelet that continuously monitors their safety. If a swimmer remains submerged beyond a safe time limit or experiences distress (detected via sensors measuring immersion time, motion, and vital signs) or swimmer pressed SOS button, the bracelet instantly sends an alert, including precise location data, to the nearby Seawatch autonomous boat. Upon receiving the signal, Seawatch immediately navigates to the swimmer’s location autonomously using GPS and obstacle-avoidance technology. It swiftly deploys flotation devices, ensuring the swimmer is secured and kept above water until human responders arrive or drives itself back to shores. The entire system relies on robust, real-time connectivity, AI-driven monitoring for accurate distress recognition, and autonomous navigation technology to perform quick rescues. This seamless integration between real-time detection and autonomous rescue dramatically reduces intervention time, significantly increasing the chances of survival during drowning incidents. https://pitch.com/v/seawatch-20-fbm96x

Our solution directly serves coastal communities, yachts and boats, tourism-heavy areas, and low-resource settings worldwide, specifically targeting children and youth under 30 who disproportionately face drowning risks. These populations often lack reliable monitoring systems, rapid emergency responses, and adequate safety infrastructure, making them vulnerable to preventable tragedies. For families and communities dependent on water-related activities for livelihood or daily life—such as fishing communities, rural villages near rivers and ponds, and areas reliant on tourism—the risk is continuous and substantial. Our intelligent drowning detection bracelet and autonomous Seawatch rescue boat provide an accessible, reliable, and rapid-response safety net, ensuring continuous monitoring and immediate assistance during emergencies. By significantly cutting response times, our solution dramatically reduces the risk of drowning-related fatalities and permanent injuries, fostering safer aquatic environments. This technology also relieves the emotional and economic burden on families and communities caused by preventable deaths, while promoting local economic resilience by enhancing safety in marine-driven economies.