South Korean startup Sheco earned Innovation Awards in two categories for its Sheco Ark, an autonomous water‑purification drone. The drone uses a horizontal impeller and onboard filter to collect pollutants—like oil, algae, and micro‑dust—in real time. Designed for easy use after minimal training, it automates marine and water‑quality cleanup operations.

At CES 2025, South Korean startup Sheco showcased the Ark-M, an unmanned water‑cleanup robot that uses a horizontal impeller and reusable mesh cartridge to collect contaminants like oil, algae, ship paint, and dust.

Korean regulators announced reforms benefiting Sheco, enabling its underwater cleaning robots to enter the marine service market more easily.

South Korean startup Sheco unveiled an AI cleaning robot using autonomous driving and spatial recognition, aiming to lead smart cleaning in industrial and commercial spaces.