About
Probotic is a Norwegian aquaculture technology company that develops and operates the PRO BOT, an autonomous underwater drone purpose-built for fish farm net management. The platform offers two core services: REN NOT (Clean Net) and TRYGG NOT (Safe Net). REN NOT provides daily, proactive autonomous net cleaning that prevents biofouling before it becomes a problem — eliminating the need for disruptive high-pressure net spooling. TRYGG NOT delivers remote net condition monitoring and inspection without requiring any boat approach, reducing the risk of disease transmission and operational costs. Together, these services create a cleaner, safer environment for farmed fish, directly improving fish health and welfare while cutting environmental pollutant discharge. Probotic has achieved GlobalGAP Letter of Conformance, validating its practices against international aquaculture standards. The company has completed full salmon grow-out generations without a single traditional net spooling event. Probotic's solution targets salmon and fish farming operators looking to modernize operations, reduce mortality, lower carbon footprint, and comply with increasingly strict environmental regulations. It is now backed by Scale Aquaculture, strengthening its position in the Nordic and global aquaculture market.
Key Features
- Autonomous Daily Net Cleaning (REN NOT): The PRO BOT drone proactively cleans fish farm nets every day, preventing biofouling from accumulating and removing the need for traditional high-pressure spooling.
- Remote Net Inspection (TRYGG NOT): Net condition monitoring and inspection service performed without boat visits, reducing smite risk, operational cost, and fish stress.
- Zero Net Spooling Operations: Probotic has demonstrated the ability to complete full salmon production generations with no traditional net washing — cutting mortality linked to mechanical cleaning.
- Environmental Impact Reduction: By replacing high-pressure washing with gentle autonomous cleaning, Probotic reduces chemical and physical discharge into surrounding waters.
- GlobalGAP Certified Compliance: Probotic holds a GlobalGAP Letter of Conformance, verified through KIWA audit, ensuring its services meet international aquaculture sustainability standards.
Use Cases
- Salmon farming operators replacing high-pressure net washing with daily autonomous cleaning to reduce fish mortality and environmental discharge.
- Aquaculture companies seeking to reduce costly and disease-risk boat visits through remote net inspection services.
- Fish farms working toward sustainability certifications and needing documented, compliant net management practices.
- Aquaculture operations looking to lower operational costs by minimizing manual labor, boat runs, and equipment wear related to net maintenance.
- Fish farming businesses aiming to complete full production generations without traditional net spooling to improve fish welfare outcomes.
Pros
- Improved Fish Welfare: Daily proactive net cleaning maintains a clean environment for fish, reducing stress, disease exposure, and mortality rates.
- Fewer Boat Visits: Remote inspection and autonomous cleaning drastically reduce the number of boat approaches, lowering infection risk and operational expenditure.
- Proven in Real-World Deployments: Probotic has successfully completed full production generations without net spooling, with signed contracts across multiple Norwegian fish farming operators.
- Industry-Recognized Sustainability: GlobalGAP conformance and backing from Scale Aquaculture signal strong credibility and commitment to environmentally responsible aquaculture.
Cons
- Limited to Aquaculture Industry: Probotic's solution is highly specialized for fish farming operations and is not applicable to other industries or use cases.
- No Self-Service or Free Tier: As a professional B2B service with physical drone hardware, there is no self-service sign-up or trial option — engagement requires direct contact.
- Geographic Focus: Currently operating primarily in Norway, which may limit availability for fish farming operators in other regions seeking the service.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PRO BOT?
PRO BOT is Probotic's autonomous underwater drone designed to clean and inspect fish farm nets. It operates daily without human intervention to prevent biofouling and maintain net integrity.
What is the difference between REN NOT and TRYGG NOT?
REN NOT is Probotic's autonomous net-cleaning service that keeps nets proactively clean every day. TRYGG NOT is a net-inspection and monitoring service that checks net condition without requiring a boat to approach the pen.
How does Probotic improve fish health?
By maintaining a clean net environment daily and avoiding traditional high-pressure spooling, Probotic reduces physical stress, disease exposure, and mortality in farmed fish — leading to better overall fish welfare.
Is Probotic certified or independently audited?
Yes. Probotic has achieved a GlobalGAP Letter of Conformance following an audit by KIWA, validating that its practices meet recognized international aquaculture standards.
How do I get started with Probotic?
You can contact Probotic directly via their website at probotic.no or by phone (+47 90 21 22 88) or email ([email protected]) to discuss your fish farming operation and service needs.
