Robotics

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April 16, 2019
The engineers of the future will go head to head at Robert Gordon University (RGU) this week (Wed. April 17) when they put underwater robots, which they have designed and built, to the test as part of an annual competition.
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April 10, 2019
Forum Subsea Technologies has launched the latest version of its VMAX simulator to integrate with its next generation of electric remotely operated vehicles (eROV).
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April 09, 2019
Forum Subsea Technologies has secured orders from DOF Subsea to supply three of its Ultra Compact Perry XLX-C work-class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).
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March 19, 2019
TechnipFMC was honored with a prestigious OTC Spotlight on New Technology award for its Subsea 2.0 In-Line Compact Robotic Manifold design.
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March 2019
A digital transformation success: Uthmaniyah G.P. shines a light on 4IR
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February 28, 2019
Offshore operator, Naviera Tramarsa, has extended its underwater robotic vehicle fleet with a new Cougar XT from Saab Seaeye to enter operations in May 2019.
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November 21, 2018
Fugro says its innovative use of platform deployed ROV (PDROV) technology has demonstrated substantial reductions in the costs of subsea jacket inspections and significant operational improvements.
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October 22, 2018
ROVOP, the independent provider of underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), has today announced the purchase of the entire fleet of 28 ROV systems from M2 Subsea.
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October 16, 2018
Avitas Systems received FAA approval to fly an unmanned aerial system beyond visual line of sight in Loving County, Texas.
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August 21, 2018
Rack up one more thing robots can be used for: Fracing for oil.
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August 13, 2018
Cheap drones are poised to boost output and cut operating expenses for the energy industry.
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July 31, 2018
Aberdeen-based inspection technology and service provider for the oil and gas industry, Innospection, Shell Brazil and SENAI CIMATEC technology institute in Salvador, Brazil, have recently signed a partnership agreement to develop a robot-based technology for in-service inspection of cargo oil tanks of FPSOs.
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May 14, 2018
Subsea services company, Rovco is on track to rapidly grow its share of the global subsea market after securing a £1.2-million investment, enabling the firm to launch its advanced live 3D subsea survey system and triple its workforce.
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April 18, 2018
Air Control Entech and the Oil & Gas Technology Centre have launched new unmanned aerial vehicles that aim to reduce offshore oil and gas inspection costs by up to 50%.
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April 02, 2018
Robots could soon be working autonomously alongside humans on a North Sea platform as part of a world-first project from the Oil & Gas Technology Centre, Total E&P (Total) and taurob, in partnership with Technische Universitaet Darmstadt (TU Darmstadt).
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March 29, 2018
The first in a planned fleet of Saab Seaeye Sabertooth underwater electric robotic vehicles has been ordered by a leading company in the sector.
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March 21, 2018
Sarcos Robotics, a global leader in the production of robots that combine human intelligence and dexterity with the strength, endurance and precision of machines to improve efficiency and reduce occupational injuries for complex or non-repetitive tasks, announced the formation of an industry focused Exoskeleton Technical Advisory Group (X-TAG).
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