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Together we create local history!

We invite you to participate in the development of Sweden's first autonomous boat in a rural environment. The tour goes from Floda to Nääs Slott and Nääs Fabriker in the beautiful Sävelången, near Gothenburg.

Elina, as the boat is called, is electric and can move quietly and softly over the water. This is an exclusive experience, and after the launch in the summer of 2026 we want to invite tourists from near and far for a ride.

The project has a successful Kickstarter behind it. There, the goal was also to release the entire technical design as open-source so that anyone can make their boat autonomous, in the same way that we transform Elina.

Funding

80 126 SEK

Used

14 394 SEK

Available

65 732 SEK

Project log

Uppdatering #2:
Kamera och regelverk

2025-03-10

We have bought a new camera that we are using to record this week's video, and we have applied for a new Vinnova project. The project aims to investigate the legislation surrounding remote control of boats using 6G, XR and AD technology. We don't think it will be granted, but half dared, half won!

Many thanks for your support!

Update #1:
We are finally up and running!

2025-03-03

This is our first video for AutoMate and our journey towards an exclusive autonomous experience for tourists in the lake Sävelången. In the video we give a summary of what we got from Kickstarter and a little about our plan for the work going forward.

Many thanks for your support!

Rewards for individuals

Note that by joining the project you are supporting it (crowdfunding). The purchase, which can be done below, helps the development of the autonomous tourist boat, an initiative of local forces in the municipality of Lerum. Rewards are only given if the project succeeds. You have 14 days right of withdrawal on your support.

Supporter: Follow the work

200 SEKincl. VAT

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Included in all rewards.

We dream of enabling an exclusive boat trip with a beautiful autonomous wooden boat in idyllic Swedish rural environment. The journey will be an exciting adventure, with both successes and adversities. Join at this level for continuous updates!

Bronze hero: Ride

300 SEKincl. VAT

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On a beautiful and sunny day you glide silently over the lake Sävelången, in it slender electric Elina. The host on board is serving coffee and telling about the idyllic surroundings, while the boat's unique and hypermodern AI systems securely steers over the blue waters. Pre-purchase your tickets here and support us in our work!

Silver hero: Imprint

1 500 SEKincl. VAT

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Tourists and local travellers go to Sävelången to experience a unique boat trip on the autonomous and electric Elina. At the beach there is a sign, and on that sign we give all credit to those who supported us a little extra. Join at this level to get your name on the beautiful sign by the lake.

Gold hero: Celebrity

50 000 SEKincl. VAT

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Everyone who goes in the boat sees a little sign with a name and maybe a thoughtful message from those who really contributed over all our expectations, and to whom we are deeply grateful. Join at this level to get your name on a small sign in the boat (limited number).

Rewards for companies

Note that by joining the project you are supporting it (crowdfunding). The purchase, which can be done below, helps the development of the autonomous tourist boat, an initiative of local forces in the municipality of Lerum. Rewards are only given if the project succeeds. You have 14 days right of withdrawal on your support.

Silver sponsor: Ride and lecture

23 000 SEKexcl. VAT

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The whole group gets to go on a ride in the beautiful autonomous boat from Floda to Nääs Slott and Nääs Fabriker. The boat makes several tours, and everyone then gathers to attend a lecture on how the boat works and how the project has created a unique experience from vision and ambition. Join at this level to support the project and to gather your colleagues for a unique experience (maximum 15). Contact us if you want to include more people.

Gold Sponsor: Imprint

79 000 SEKexcl. VAT

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Show tourists and local travelers that your business has contributed to something unique in the area. Get your company's name and logo on the sign by the lake as an honorable proof of your generosity. Join at this level to immortalize your company on a graceful sign.

Platinum sponsor: Famous

145 000 SEKexcl. VAT

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Those who travel with the electric and AI-guided Elina will surely be impressed to see your company's name and logo on the little sign. In any case, we will be forever grateful for your great and important support. Join at this level to get your company immortalized on a beautiful sign in the boat (limited number).