I am personally terrified of submarines, but I think I could handle the SeaBird. The SeaBird is a two-person submersible that can hit 40 mph while underwater. The only catch is that it must be towed by a boat.
The SeaBird has a 400-foot tow line and electric motors that control the craft's depth and its direction. According to the makers of the sub, there is enough oxygen to allow two intrepid explorers three days underwater. Three days is quite some time, and I doubt that anyone would want to stay underwater in even a normal submarine that long. Still, having the option to is nice, as is not having to worry about the sub's engine going out and leaving you stuck in the ocean. The SeaBird may seem like a concept but it is actually available for purchase provided you have $210,000.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Boat-towed Submersibles
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing more affordable and accessible boat-towed submersibles for underwater exploration.
- Electric Motors for Submersibles
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing electric motor technology to increase speed and maneuverability of submersibles without an engine.
- Extended Underwater Exploration
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating sustainable and efficient life support systems to enable longer duration underwater exploration experiences.
Where This Applies
- Marine Exploration
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating boat-towed submersibles into marine exploration and deep-sea research industries.
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating boat-towed submersibles as a unique and thrilling activity for tourists and adventure seekers.
- Security and Defense
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing boat-towed submersibles for underwater surveillance, search and rescue, and defense purposes.
