Robotics/unmanned systems
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.
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The fully remote inspection was conducted with an ROV to increase worker safety and security and reduce environmental exposure on an offshore platform. -
Development in software, technology, and a global 4G network combine to make ROV operations possible between offshore vessels and remote locations.
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The partnership will deliver autonomous robots for safe work in adverse land, sea, and downhole environments.
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With their gee-whiz—albeit artificial—intelligence, robots may be the industry’s answer to jobs deemed dangerous, dirty, distant, or dull.
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iHawk, Cyberhawk’s cloud-based asset visualization software, will become Shell’s next-generation visualization software platform for all onshore, offshore, and subsea assets, as well as all global construction projects.
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The contract continues the two companies’ 8-year working relationship; in 2012, they performed the world’s-first underdeck inspection.
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A recent test proved the feasibility of using LiDAR on remote-controlled drones to create 3D maps of the inside of tanks, increasing the safety and efficiency of inspections.
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The aerospace giant is launching a new business unit to cash in on the autonomous aviation market. It will act as a systems integrator for all Honeywell products and services that could be used in this industry.
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The Offshore Technology Conference was cancelled for the first time ever due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the flow of ideas continues. As proof, this curated summary of technical papers highlights unique concepts that might someday reduce the offshore sector’s heavy cost burdens.
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The testing, inspection, and certification company is reporting a 900% rise in demand for the remote inspection of offshore assets and equipment since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
