Inspection/maintenance
From AI-enabled walking rigs to subsea drones and autonomous inspection robots, robotics is rapidly moving from pilot projects to field deployment. The technology promises not only greater efficiency but also a fundamental shift in how the industry approaches safety and asset management.
This paper introduces in-pipe inspection technologies enabling high-resolution digital measurements of tubular internal diameter and wall thickness for critical downhole applications.
The deployment of a new heavy-duty robotic system aims to reduce workforce exposure to high-risk areas while improving detection of potential leaks.
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Emerging solutions could solve current subsea pain points, while a new taxonomy system could clarify the capabilities of the expanding domain of underwater vehicles.
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Successful in other applications, self-healing coatings could be the oil industry’s ticket to fighting corrosion and extending the life of steel.
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This article presents a results-driven case study from an ongoing collaboration between a midstream oil and gas company and Neuralix Inc.
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The USV Challenger will be remotely controlled from shore and will be equipped with multiple autonomous features.
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This paper describes the operator’s digital-twin end-to-end production system deployed for model-based surveillance and optimization.
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SLB is introducing a new electric well-control system to replace larger conventional, fluid‑controlled hydraulic equipment.
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Terra Drone will support Aramco's operations and Saudi Arabia's technological and economic progress.
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A robotic arm, camera system, and virtual reality helped EniProgetti and University of Naples researchers overcome the major challenges of direct-contact nondestructive testing using a drone.
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Shell’s combination of digital worker technologies enables collaborative troubleshooting and inspections while reducing travel and boosting efficiency.
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The Louisiana contractor is buying Kystdesign for an undisclosed sum, expanding its underwater vehicle business.