Boxfish Robotics will host a live, in-water demonstration of its Boxfish AUV on the final day of the ICRS 2026 symposium in Auckland, showcasing how hovering autonomous underwater vehicles can support coral reef and benthic monitoring.
Taking place on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 3pm, the session is intended for scientists, environmental managers, researchers, monitoring programme leads, policy advisors, technology users, and organizations exploring autonomous tools for reef and coastal monitoring. The demonstration forms part of ICRS 2026, which runs in Auckland from July 19 to 24, 2026.
During the demonstration in central Auckland, attendees will observe the Boxfish AUV executing autonomous, geo-referenced transects and maintaining stable altitude and orientation over complex terrain. The platform will also demonstrate its ability to collect high-resolution still imagery and video suitable for scientific analysis and photogrammetry, while using onboard navigation and obstacle-avoidance systems to operate safely in reef-like environments.
The session will include time for questions and informal discussion with the Boxfish Robotics team. Final location details will be shared with registered attendees closer to the event.
Boxfish Robotics is a New Zealand-based company designing underwater robotic platforms for marine science, environmental monitoring, and ocean research. Its Boxfish AUV and ROV systems are used globally by research institutions, environmental consultancies, and government agencies for applications including coral reef monitoring, benthic habitat mapping, and long-term environmental surveys.
The demonstration is free to attend, with registration required. Capacity is limited, no prior experience with AUVs is required, and registration must be completed at least seven days before the event.
