Applied Impact Robotics has announced a partnership with inRobotics and Rice University to test and integrate proprietary localization technology for crude oil tanks.
Localization in GPS denied environments can be very challenging.
This collaborative effort gives its robot the real-time localization and obstacle detection capabilities necessary for in-service tank inspections.
Applied Impact Robotics is developing a robotic solution capable of inspecting a crude oil tank floor while the tank remains in-service.
By starting with a clean slate and using biomimicry our solution is unique in its ability to reduce viscosity of the sludge in a localized way.
It leverages this reduced viscosity for penetration and maneuvering directly through the sludge and sediment to position sensors for floor scanning.
By utilizing conventional UT sensors which are accepted as part of the API653 standard, it can seamlessly integrate into environments and provide high quality scan.
By keeping the tank in-service during the scan, it can significantly reduce the number of man hours required for confined space entry.
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