The Filtering Instrument for DNA Observation (FIDO) is an autonomous eDNA sampler engineered for both marine and freshwater environments, offering a streamlined alternative to traditional, labor-intensive methods. With its compact form, portable design, and intuitive web-based interface, FIDO enables precise, timely eDNA collection.
Photo Credit: Jim Birch © 2025 MBARI
FIDO eDNA Sampling Robot for MBARI
219 worked with the team at MBARI to provide recommendations for design updates, which are expected to reduce cost, improve reliability, and simplify the assembly process of the FIDO system.
Client Vision
To Advance Marine Science and Technology to Understand Our Changing Ocean
“The feedback from 219 was incredibly helpful in improving the manufacturability of the FIDO system. We appreciated their thoughtful, collaborative approach.”Jim Birch, Director of SURF Center
MBARI