Ecopeace, a South Korean AI- and robotics-based water-quality management company, has announced a new joint venture in Singapore that aims to leverage its autonomous water purification robot, ECO-BOT, and related smart-water solutions to tackle water pollution in the region.
"We see enormous opportunity in Southeast Asia, where many communities face growing water-quality challenges," said Chae In-won, CEO of ECOPEACE. "Our mission is to deploy cutting-edge robotics and AI to monitor, analyse, and remediate water pollution — starting here in Singapore, then expanding across the region."
Smart water management through AI, robotics and clean energy
Ecopeace's flagship marine robot, ECO-BOT, is designed for autonomous operation on lakes, reservoirs, and other freshwater bodies. It can collect real-time water-quality data, identify pollutants such as algae blooms, oil, or debris, and execute targeted cleanup operations.
The robot is equipped with solar-power modules and a durable, low-maintenance filtration system, allowing long-duration, uncrewed operation while minimising carbon emissions and operational costs.
It also seeks to restore aquatic ecosystems, protect water resources, and enable sustainable urban water management.
Strategic JV in Singapore
Partnered with a local business-development firm to set up a dedicated Singapore JV, aiming to support tailored deployment of ECO-BOT and associated systems. Involved processes include project development, regulatory compliance, client engagement, and maintenance services.
ECOPEACE plans to initiate pilot projects at strategic freshwater sites across Singapore to showcase ECO-BOT's capabilities in water-quality monitoring and pollution remediation.
The company also plans to develop technologies such as floating purification stations and integrated water-management platforms to provide an all-in-one smart, renewable-energy-powered water solution.
