Bristlemouth
Bristlemouth provides an open standard for plug-and-play hardware interfaces in marine applications, enabling efficient power and data transfer with high performance and reliability.
Services
Bristlemouth offers an open standard for marine applications, delivering a plug-and-play hardware interface designed for the full ocean depth. The company enables efficient power and data transfer through a simple 2-wire connector system. Their service includes automatic power distribution, dynamic network formation, and peer-to-peer messaging across the network for reliable and performant marine device integration.
Products
Bristlemouth's product line includes a robust 2-conductor connector interface capable of delivering up to 300W of power and supporting data bandwidth from 10 Mb/s to over 100 Mb/s. Each module features the latest low power industrial grade ARM microprocessors and powerline communications technologies, enabling decentralized intelligence and intranetwork communications. Modules are designed for depth ratings ranging from 300m to full ocean depth.
Pioneer Program
The Bristlemouth Pioneer Program accelerates ocean sensing and exploration by providing hardware, support, and resources to researchers and developers. The first phase includes awarding a Sofar Platform with Smart Mooring and a Bristlemouth Development Kit. Future phases aim to support projects with different hardware needs, aiming to close the ocean data gap and enhance climate understanding.
Collaborations
Bristlemouth collaborates with strategic partners from public and private sectors to address the lack of standardization in ocean systems. These partnerships contribute to the development and deployment of scalable ocean sensing systems and applications, impacting climate understanding and coastal resilience.
History
Bristlemouth launched its open ocean connectivity standard in 2023, focusing on solving the complexities and high costs associated with ocean hardware integration. Established by partners from research, industry, and government organizations, Bristlemouth's mission is to accelerate scalable solutions for ocean sensing, providing significant impact across various industries reliant on ocean data.