Welcome to Triton Mining Co. - where we're revolutionizing deep-sea exploration through cutting-edge open-source technology, autonomous robotics, and sustainable resource recovery.
We believe the deep sea should not be exploited behind closed doors.
Today, critical mineral exploration is dominated by secrecy, ecological destruction, and extractive interests. But the ocean is humanity's final frontier and it deserves transparency, collaboration, and care.
Triton Mining Co. exists to unlock deep-sea exploration through open-source technology, ethical autonomy, and global cooperation.
We're building the world's most advanced ecosystem of autonomous underwater systems, AI-powered exploration tools, and sustainable mining technologies.
A comprehensive suite of open-source repositories powering the future of deep-sea exploration:
An autonomous surface and near-shore monitoring system designed for reef margins, estuaries, and coastal zones.
Key Features:
- Solar-backed redundant battery systems
- Persistent environmental data collection
- Early warning for ecological changes
- Integration with SeaLink buoys and DSG
- Coastal zone monitoring and protection
Tech Stack: Python, ROS2, Solar Power, Environmental Sensors
Status: 🟢 Active Development
Repository: TritonMining/Shellby
A real-time simulation and training environment modeling AUV fleets, sediment plumes, and ecological interactions powered by NVIDIA Omniverse.
Key Features:
- Virtual ISA zone modeling
- AUV fleet simulation and testing
- Sediment plume dynamics modeling
- Ecological interaction simulation
- Compliance strategy validation
- AI model training environment
- NVIDIA Omniverse integration for photorealistic rendering
- Real-time physics simulation and data generation
Tech Stack: NVIDIA Omniverse, Unity3D, C#, Python, Docker, Physics Engines
Status: 🟢 Active Development
Repository: TritonMining/oceansim-synthetic-data
The open operating system powering all Triton robotics with standardized protocols and AI-driven autonomy.
Key Features:
- Navigation and communication protocols
- Mission control across heterogeneous fleets
- Standardized telemetry schemas
- AI-driven autonomy coordination
- Swarm operation management
- Cross-platform compatibility
Tech Stack: C++, Python, ROS2, AI/ML Frameworks
Status: 🟢 Active Development
Repository: TritonMining/OceanOS
A modular, lightweight autonomous underwater vehicle optimized for nodule scouting and sample collection.
Key Features:
- Deep-sea operation up to 4000m depth
- Polymetallic nodule scouting
- Sample collection capabilities
- Semi-autonomous and fully autonomous modes
- Minimal benthic environment disturbance
- Compliance logging integration
Tech Stack: C++, Python, ROS2, OpenCV, Deep-sea Hardware
Status: 🟢 Active Development
Repository: TritonMining/AUV-Luna
A swarm of small-scale robotic collectors designed for precision polymetallic nodule handling.
Key Features:
- Crab-like locomotion system
- Minimal sediment disruption
- Coordinated harvesting under OceanOS
- Precision nodule collection
- Swarm intelligence algorithms
- Data-first, resources-second approach
Tech Stack: Arduino, C++, Python, LoRa, Micro-robotics
Status: 🟢 Active Development
Repository: TritonMining/CrabBots
Our flagship monitoring platform integrating live AUV telemetry and environmental metrics.
Key Features:
- Live AUV telemetry integration
- Satellite overlay mapping
- Environmental metrics monitoring
- ISA compliance templates
- Real-time alerts and notifications
- Automated reporting (ISBA/21/LTC/15)
- Open-access data layers
- Multi-stakeholder transparency
Tech Stack: React, Django, PostgreSQL, Real-time APIs, GIS
Status: 🟢 Active Development
Repository: TritonMining/deepseaguard-console
A decentralized ocean communications layer using solar-powered buoys in a mesh network.
Key Features:
- Solar-powered buoy network
- Mesh network protocols
- Real-time telemetry and command
- Surface, subsea, and satellite bridging
- Resilient data connectivity
- Remote deep-ocean operation
- Fleet communication backbone
- Interactive web dashboard for monitoring
Tech Stack: LoRa, MQTT, C++, Arduino, GPS, Solar, Mesh Networking, React, Vite
Status: 🟢 Active Development
Repository: TritonMining/sealink-ocean-platform
The hardware and firmware components for SeaLink buoy nodes in the mesh network.
Key Features:
- Microcontroller firmware for buoy logic
- Sensor integration and data collection
- Mesh network communication protocols
- Power management and solar charging
- Environmental monitoring sensors
- GPS positioning and data relay
Tech Stack: Arduino, C++, LoRa, GPS, Solar Power, Environmental Sensors
Status: 🟢 Active Development
Repository: TritonMining/sealink-node
The foundational software stack powering all Triton autonomous underwater vehicles.
Key Features:
- Core navigation and control algorithms
- Sensor fusion and data processing
- Mission planning and execution
- Communication protocols
- Safety and failover systems
- Hardware abstraction layers
Tech Stack: C++, Python, ROS2, OpenCV, Embedded Systems
Status: 🟢 Active Development
Repository: TritonMining/triton-auv-stack
Join the revolution in deep-sea exploration! We're actively developing cutting-edge technology and welcome contributors from all backgrounds.
Current Status: Multiple projects in active development with regular releases and community contributions.
How to Get Started:
- 🔍 Explore our repositories - Pick a project that interests you
- ⭐ Star repositories you want to follow
- 🐛 Report issues or suggest new features
- 💻 Submit pull requests to contribute code
- 📚 Improve documentation and help others learn
- 💬 Join our community discussions
We're building this for everyone who believes deep-sea mining must be done right—or not at all.
We welcome contributors in:
- 🤖 Robotics & AI - Help with AUV development and machine learning
- 🌊 Oceanography - Contribute marine science expertise
- 💻 Software Development - Build tools and platforms
- 🔬 Data Science - Analyze ocean data and build models
- 🗺️ Mapping & GIS - Develop seabed mapping technologies
- ⚡ Hardware - Design and build underwater systems
- 📊 Environmental Science - Ensure sustainable practices
Read CONTRIBUTING.md to learn how to get involved.
See ROADMAP.md for our development phases and strategic goals.
Current Focus:
- 🟢 Active Development: All core systems (Shellby, OceanSim, OceanOS, AUV Luna, CrabBots, DeepSeaGuard, SeaLink Platform, SeaLink Nodes, Triton AUV Stack)
- 🔜 Planned: Advanced AI systems, renewable energy integration, expanded ISA compliance tools
| Project | Status | Last Update | Contributors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shellby | 🟢 Active | Recent | 12+ |
| OceanSim | 🟢 Active | Recent | 8+ |
| OceanOS | 🟢 Active | Recent | 15+ |
| AUV Luna | 🟢 Active | Recent | 10+ |
| CrabBots | 🟢 Active | Recent | 9+ |
| DeepSeaGuard | 🟢 Active | Recent | 18+ |
| SeaLink Platform | 🟢 Active | Recent | 7+ |
| SeaLink Nodes | 🟢 Active | Recent | 5+ |
| Triton AUV Stack | 🟢 Active | Recent | 12+ |
- 💬 Discord: Join our community
- 🐦 Twitter: @TritonMining
- 📺 Twitch: Live development streams
- 📧 Email: [email protected]
- 🌐 Website: tritonmining.ai
If we let deep-sea mining evolve in the shadows, we’ll regret it.
Triton is here to make it open-source, ethical, and transparent—or we don’t do it at all.
Come help shape the future.