# Autonomous Robots Cleaning Southern California Waters

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Podcast: [Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/venice-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7561931)
Published: 2026-06-19T21:19:01+00:00
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Autonomous trash-hunting rovers are revolutionizing coastal cleanup in Southern California, quietly scooping up 100–150 pounds of debris per shift across ports like San Pedro and Huntington Harbor—with plans to expand into Marina Del Rey. These pontoon-style bots, controllable via iPhone, map “trash hotspots,” operate at a slow, marine-life-friendly five mph, and only collect surface waste to avoid harming wildlife. Beyond the rovers, they’re deploying smart buoys that monitor water quality every 30 minutes, sending real-time data to apps for coastal safety. This tech-driven startup is scaling fast, aiming to clear thousands of pounds of garbage from waterways one marina at a time. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7ae17c2c7fc42d40

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