Hello! We are a bunch of enthusiastic explorers, divers, engineers & software developers with a passion for pushing the boundaries of what is believed to be possible!
Because of our wide range of expertise in-house – it has allowed us to be the world leaders in underwater vision technology.
We care about adding interesting and viable updates to our ROV so that our clients have the greatest technology underwater. This is what drives us all, every single day.
Background of Company
Boxfish Robotics began after a chance meeting between three engineers who happened to be trialling home built ROV’s (remotely operated vehicle) at the same time and location in Auckland, New Zealand. Disappointed with the results and feeling ROV technology had been stagnant since the 90’s they vowed to build a better ROV using up to date control algorithms coupled with smart engineering design and software solutions.
Over the course of 5 years, initially part time and then full time, the trio achieved remarkable results. They created an industry leading ROV, that is lightweight, easy to use, easy to deploy combined with unmatched image quality, manoeuvrability, range and depth with elegant simplicity.
We started shipping ROVs in September 2018. We have pending patents for several key areas of our ROV and more patentable designs that are currently treated as trade secrets. Later in 2021 they developed their AUV and resident vehicles to solve the growing demand in offshore inspection. Boxfish Robotics is well placed to achieve its strategic goals with a strong core product range, an excellent development and management team.
The attraction initially, was knowing we had the hardest technical challenge ahead of us, and making it work and we did. We have built something that is truly great, and we love that we are pushing the boundaries of technology.
The Co-Founders of Boxfish Robotics
The Boxfish experts
Ben King
Ben runs our mechanical R&D, testing and design in addition to being a co-founder of Boxfish Robotics. Ben prides himself on technical innovation which is backed up by a history of groundbreaking research, product development and commercialisation in healthcare, robotics and mechanics.
Craig Anderson
Craig is a co-founder of Boxfish Robotics and looks after control systems, software, electrical and electronic development. Craig is an experienced entrepreneur and technical genius. He has founded a number of successful startups. Craig has key skills in electronics, software, optics and telecommunications.
Vera Bronza
Vera looks after Boxfish marketing and sales. She thrives on organising, multitasking and contributing to the company’s growth, using her double degree in Science & Marketing.
Douglas Grant
Douglas is a Mechatronics R&D Engineer and works closely with Craig on the electrical and electronic development as well as writing software. Douglas is a long time ROV enthusiast having built his own ROV (while still at school).
Pransh Rana
Pransh has joined our team as a Vision and Controls R&D Engineer. With a background in aerial robotics and autonomous control, he is poised to take his skills underwater and enhance the … more autonomous capabilities of our Boxfish ROV.
Matt Shelton
Matt is our Production and Test Engineer. He joined the Boxfish team as an intern to complete a practical work experience for his Bachelor degree of Mechanical Engineering at AUT. Improving production … more processes and quality control by applying methodical thinking in regards to the assembly of the ROV.
Chris Bedford
Chris has joined as a Design & Assembly Engineer and he has a background in working with ROVs & Rescue Submarines. He is bringing his experience to help in the development of … more products, systems and processes that enable the robust, reliable and efficient production of Boxfish products.
Michael Lopez
Michael is our Production Manager. He is responsible for managing the supply chain, controlling inventory, running the MRP system, and helping ensure the Boxfish production schedule is met, and deliveries are made … more on time. Michael has a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering and experience managing SMT production in Singapore as department head.