Robotics/unmanned systems

The Louisiana contractor is buying Kystdesign for an undisclosed sum, expanding its underwater vehicle business.

The acquisition of the imaging company gives Kraken offices in Colorado and Texas.

This paper presents the application of a new automatic geosteering method that combines probabilistic interpretation with artificial intelligence for look-ahead decision-making, representing an innovative advancement in automated geosteering frameworks.

The planned use of an uncrewed surface vessel to inspect shallow-water infrastructure for Petrobras follows a previous remote operation survey for the operator.

Underwater robots that can predict waves in real time could reduce the cost of producing offshore renewable energy, a study suggests.

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

This paper presents the operator’s learnings in evaluating the routine of a floating production, storage, and offloading asset crew to identify scenarios for the application of robotics in day-to-day offshore activities.

Technology uptake aimed at optimizing resources, delivering consistency, and augmenting what humans can do.

Analytics company GlobalData has released a report, “Robotics in Oil and Gas,” that aims to provide an overview of robotics technology and its applications in the oil and gas industry, highlighting the role of major oil and gas companies in the development and adoption of robotics to enhance safety and productivity.

Collaboration and technology will help the industry meet its toughest challenges, experts said during the opening session at ATCE.