The Healing Boat runs on solar energy and can automatically filter water while carrying passengers around the lake.
Healing Boat water filtration boat. Image: Ecopeace
Korean startup Ecopeace combines robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and big data to develop smart water quality management and cleaning solutions. During the CES 2025 Global Media Meetup event taking place in Seoul on December 13, CEO Chae In Won revealed Ecopeace’s commitment to changing the situation of freshwater sources in the world.
The most notable among the company’s solutions is the AI-equipped solar self-driving boat, Healing Boat. The boat’s design is inspired by natural pebbles, creating visual harmony and comfort. The boat is controlled by AI, but the driver can also switch modes and control it manually.
The Healing Boat has an impressive 24-hour filtration cycle and can carry up to 8 people, acting as an effective water purifier while also providing an on-the-water dining experience. The boat is capable of detecting contaminants and filtering up to 2.5 million liters of water per day while navigating around obstacles.
Healing Boat is 5.4 m long, 5.4 m wide and 2 m high. Boats help remove excess algae from the water, which is responsible for many fish and animal deaths and poses some serious risks to human health.
One of the most interesting features of Healing Boat is its versatility. During the day, it operates as a guided tour boat, providing 30-minute tours of local freshwater facilities, while also conveying information about nearby tourism resources through screens. digital image. At night, the boat turns into a “food street”, offering dishes from famous chefs, and even organizing special events such as fireworks shows on the water.
Healing Boat attracted great interest and was selected for the CES Innovation Award at the CES exhibition in Las Vegas, scheduled to take place in January 2025. The award helps confirm the boat’s unique concept and potential impact on freshwater sustainability. In addition to Healing Boat, Ecopeace also developed a smaller robot model that can filter 100,000 – 500,000 liters of water per day.