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Mike grew up building treehouses, catapults, and other 2×4 contraptions in Tiverton, Rhode Island, where he and his friends launched the autonomous boat Scout on its 2013 transatlantic attempt. Mike now lives in San Diego and works with his friends on robots full time, but still loves a good old-fashioned 2×4 project.

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February 14th, 2022February 14th, 2022

What began as a joke between college kids quickly morphed into a challenge, an obsession, and years later, careers in the industry and a startup of our own.

This Autonomous Boat Went from California to Hawaii and Beyond

By Damon McMillan

Damon McMillan

Damon McMillan is a mechanical engineer, hobbyist and father of four. He resides in Sunnyvale, CA.

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January 25th, 2017January 25th, 2017

After Damon met his autonomous boat in Hawaii after launching it from California, he set its course towards New Zealand.

Did a Solar-Powered Autonomous Boat Just Cross the Pacific Ocean?

By Damon McMillan

Damon McMillan

Damon McMillan is a mechanical engineer, hobbyist and father of four. He resides in Sunnyvale, CA.

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August 22nd, 2016August 22nd, 2016

Damon McMillan built a robotic boat. Not just any robotic boat. This one is sailing across the world’s oceans. And it’s just simple and elegant enough to work.