Robotics/unmanned systems
A robotic arm, camera system, and virtual reality helped EniProgetti and the University of Naples researchers overcome the major challenges of direct-contact nondestructive testing using a drone.
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.
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This paper presents an automated underwater robot and a nondestructive testing eddy-current probe for alternating-current field measurement analysis of jacket main welds. -
Collaboration agreement lays foundation for advancing tech and know-how for harsh environment operations.
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Chevron looks into using remotely operated vehicles to scrub marine growth from subsea structures.
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BMT and Ocius plan to deploy 1,000 autonomous vessels to collect data as “satellites of the sea.”
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Geo Oceans has achieved class sign off for the world’s first entirely robotic FPSO cargo oil tank special survey.
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Using autonomous systems creates efficiencies, but, even more critically, it also allows engineers to be engineers.
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With the growing reliability of uncrewed aircraft, oil companies are now eager to have offshore rigs supplied in a more systematic and autonomous way. So, why haven’t we heard more about using uncrewed craft?
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The Saudi Arabian major is finding new ways of using drones to help improve the safety, efficiency, and environmental performance of its operations.
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The partnership aims to use artificial intelligence and advanced robotics to accelerate the adoption of technologies for predictive maintenance.
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As part of a 10-day inspection campaign, the companies inspected subsea trees and other infrastructure at the Alvheim field on the Norwegian continental shelf.
