Kobe (Japan) Workshop Charts Future of Seabed Monitoring with AI and Robotics

The Second International expert scooping workshop “Charting future horizons: Harnessing advanced technologies for the protection and sustainable use of the international seabed area – Focus on monitoring” was held in June 2025, with the participation of the project Coordinators. During this event that took place in Kobe, Japan, international experts focused on the develop of technologies for environmental monitoring of the seabed, exploring how tools like robotics, AI, and autonomous systems can support responsible ocean data collection and resource management.

Organised by ISA, in collaboration with the Kobe Ocean-Bottom Exploration Center (KOBEC) at Kobe University, the event addressed technology readiness, real-time data strategies, and the role of innovation in supporting the International Seabed Authority’s environmental goals.

The project’s coordinators, INESCTEC, had the oportunity to present the latest achievements of TRIDENT and its focus on the development of new technological tools for deep sea impact assessment.