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ANYbotics and Equans partner to develop offshore maintenance

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ANYbotics strengthens its presence in European sustainability by partnering with Equans, a provider of energy services.

Equans selected ANYbotics as its preferred ground robot supplier to drive the adoption of ANYmal for autonomous inspections, asset monitoring, and maintenance.

Together, they deliver automated, data-driven solutions to the offshore renewable energy sector, enhancing safety and efficiency in asset management and maintenance. [Read more…] about ANYbotics and Equans partner to develop offshore maintenance

ANYbotics and Gresco partner to revolutionize US power and utility inspections

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ANYbotics and Gresco are transforming industrial inspections for US power and utility facilities through this strategic partnership. ANYbotics brings its advanced robotic solution, ANYmal, specifically designed to meet the needs of the industry.

Gresco strengthens its impact with its local expertise, integration experience, and full-service support. Together, they set a new standard for inspection efficiency, accuracy, and safety, driving operational excellence.

Gresco is enhancing its technology capabilities by integrating the ANYbotics robot, ANYmal, into its portfolio. [Read more…] about ANYbotics and Gresco partner to revolutionize US power and utility inspections

Gremsy and HHLA Sky partner to offer industrial inspections with drones

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Gremsy, a provider of advanced gimbals and payloads, and HHLA Sky, a mobile robot management and automated drone inspection solutions company, have agreed a strategic partnership in the are aof industrial inspections.

By combining Gremsy’s state-of-the-art Pixy LR S-Port gimbals with HHLA Sky’s outstanding Integrated Control Center (ICC) and Sony’s digital imaging solutions, the collaboration significantly enhances efficiency and precision in industrial inspection processes.

HHLA Sky, a subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), has been at the forefront of automating drone inspections. With the incorporation of Gremsy’s Pixy LR S-Port gimbals equipped with Sony’s ILX-LR1 cameras, HHLA Sky takes drone inspections to new heights. [Read more…] about Gremsy and HHLA Sky partner to offer industrial inspections with drones

Amazon makes ANYbotics part of its AWS industrial cloud offering

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ANYbotics has launched its AI-driven ANYmal robot as an AWS Partner Solution and part of the AWS IoT Solutions hub.

This cooperation opens up new possibilities for condition monitoring by leveraging ANYmal with the secure AWS cloud infrastructure. It enhances safety, productivity, and operational efficiency in industries such as metals, energy, chemicals, and oil and gas.

The launch took place at the AWS Energy Symposium 2024 recently in Houston. [Read more…] about Amazon makes ANYbotics part of its AWS industrial cloud offering

Tethys Robotics launches robot for automated underwater inspections

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Tethys Robotics, a Swiss startup in underwater robotics, has launched its latest product: Tethys ONE, an ROV/AUV hybrid designed for automated precision underwater inspections, even in the harshest conditions.

Tethys ONE stands out in the global market as a dual-functionality robot, capable of operating both via drone pilot control (ROV) and in full autonomous mode (AUV).

Weighing just 35kg (77lbs) in air, this compact yet powerful device is optimized for rapid deployment and exceptional performance in confined underwater spaces at depths of up to 300 meters (984 feet).

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Lomar and Alicia Bots partner to develop robotic system for cleaning ship hulls

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Lomar, a ship-owning and management group, and Alicia Bots, a tech start-up developing robotics and mobility solutions for the maritime, offshore, oil and gas industries, are partnering to develop a robotic system for ship hull maintenance.

The companies say this effort both integrates cutting-edge robotic hull inspection and cleaning solutions into Lomar’s biofouling control practices as well as tests new use cases, marking a “significant leap forward” in the maritime industry’s pursuit of efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Lomar is to implement Alicia Bots’ robotic technology on up to 15 of its vessels. The autonomous hull cleaning technology provides a “viable reduction” in hull fouling, reducing fuel consumption, costs, and carbon emissions, says Lomar. [Read more…] about Lomar and Alicia Bots partner to develop robotic system for cleaning ship hulls

Deep Robotics claims ‘breakthrough’ in autonomous search using quadrupedal robots

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Deep Robotics, which specializes in the development and industrial application of quadrupedal robots, has launched a range of five Jueying X20 robots.

The company says the robots successfully completed a series of autonomous collaborative searches in a trial using eight different scenarios across an unknown environment of 3,000 square meters.

The success of the four-legged X20 robots in the trial reveals the potential for their deployment in search and inspection capacities. [Read more…] about Deep Robotics claims ‘breakthrough’ in autonomous search using quadrupedal robots

Fugro provides uncrewed surface vessel to TAQA

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Fugro has completed its first fully remote offshore survey inspection in the European North Sea for energy company TAQA using one of its Blue Essence uncrewed surface vessels (USV) with Blue Volta electric remotely operated vehicle (eROV).

The complex project, in Europe’s busiest part of the North Sea, involved the inspection of two platforms and over 40 kilometres of pipeline off the coast of the Netherlands.

The inspection investigated the mobility of the seabed, pipeline depth measurements, visual inspections and cathodic protection measurements within the 500-metre zone to ensure the integrity of TAQA’s assets. [Read more…] about Fugro provides uncrewed surface vessel to TAQA

QYSEA unveils new AI vision system for underwater drone for explorations

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QYSEA has unveiled a new AI vision system for underwater drone for explorations.

The development and deployment of compact ROVs (remotely operated underwater vehicles) in recent years have immensely helped users overcome the greater technical difficulties and efficiency issues involving professional small-scale underwater tasks, especially in 4K filming, operational work, and deep-sea inspections.

While the ROVs’ capacity in shooting, mobility, and power is continuously improving, the ability to accurately and actively lock onto subjects visually underwater remained a challenging bottleneck to breakthrough within the industry. [Read more…] about QYSEA unveils new AI vision system for underwater drone for explorations

KDDI and QYSEA launch ‘world’s first sea-to-air drone’

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Japanese telecommunications operator KDDI, commercial drone manufacturer ProDrone, and underwater robotics firm QYSEA have unveiled what they say is “the world’s first sea-air integrated drone”.

The innovative vehicle, which has a footprint of less than 1 sq m, was unveiled during a flight showcase at the Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in Yokohama.

The “revolutionary” Sea-Air Integrated Drone aims to modernize offshore and marine operations with its intelligent capabilities, high working efficiency, and minimized manpower required. [Read more…] about KDDI and QYSEA launch ‘world’s first sea-to-air drone’