The video discusses the success of System 1B and the transition to System 2, focusing on scaling technology and improving plastic retention. It highlights the importance of long-term operability and cost reduction. The team conducts experiments and tinkering tests to refine designs. An update on COVID-19 preparations for remote work is provided. A brainstorming session is held to generate ideas for the retention system, emphasizing the intake mechanism's efficiency.

What was the primary goal of System 1B?

• To test the new software update

• To prove the technology strategy

• To reduce costs

• To increase team size

What are the two main engineering parameters focused on in System 2?

• Size and weight

• Speed and efficiency

• Cost and design

• Long-term operability and plastic retention

Why is retention considered more important than capturing in the system's design?

• Retention is easier to implement

• Capturing is not effective

• Retention allows systems to stay longer in the ocean

• Retention is cheaper

What is the main cost associated with getting plastic out of the ocean?

• Energy costs

• Material costs

• Vessel costs

• Labor costs

What is the purpose of the tinkering tests conducted in the experiments?

• To test the software

• To train new team members

• To play around with new ideas

• To finalize the system design

What is the significance of the geometrical trap in the experiments?

• It creates different footprints

• It speeds up the process

• It helps in capturing more plastic

• It reduces the system's weight

What was the main focus of the brainstorming session?

• Enhancing the retention system

• Reducing costs

• Developing a new software

• Improving team communication

What percentage of plastic is aimed to enter the detention area in the retention system?

• 70%

• 50%

• 90%

• 100%

What is the role of one-way valves in the retention system?

• To allow plastic to enter but not exit

• To improve visibility

• To increase speed

• To reduce noise

What is the expected outcome of the brainstorming session?

• To reduce project costs

• To train new team members

• To generate new ideas for the retention system

• To finalize the system design