Advanced Robotic Inspections
Advanced Robotic Inspections
At AOS, we deliver robotic inspection solutions, utilizing advanced aerial, subsea, and robotic crawler technologies to provide precise data and enhance safety. Our expertise ensures efficient and reliable inspections, even in the most challenging environments. By minimizing human exposure to hazardous conditions, our solutions significantly reduce safety risks while maintaining operational integrity. Furthermore, our robotic systems are designed to per form inspections quickly and effectively, reducing asset downtime and enabling faster decision-making, ultimately supporting our clients in maintaining seamless operations.
Aerial Drones - UAVs
External GPS-Enabled Drones
AOS employs advanced GPS-enabled drones for aerial inspections of external structures. These drones excel in capturing high-resolution images and videos of complex assets such as offshore platforms, wind turbines, and pipelines. Additionally, they have 3D photogrammetry capabilities to create detailed and accurate models of inspected areas, enabling precise analysis and decision-making. Their precision and ease of navigation ensure efficient data collection, even in challenging environments. By eliminating the need for scaffolding and rope access, these drones significantly reduce risks to personnel and minimize inspection downtime, enhancing both safety and productivity.
Examples of Inspections:
- DROPS Survey
- Pipeline Inspection
- Flare Tower Inspection
- Crane Inspection
- Pipeline Leak Detection
- 3D Modeling / Mapping for Asset Management
- Thermal Inspections (Ex. Solar Panel)
- NDT Inspection
- Wind Turbine Inspection
Confined Space Drones (GPS-Denied)
For internal inspections in GPS-denied environments, AOS utilizes specialized confined space drones equipped with Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) technology. These drones can navigate tight, hard-to-reach areas such as storage tanks, pressure vessels, and pipework, generating highly accurate 3D point cloud models of the inspected areas. This technology provides detailed spatial data for structural assessments without requiring personnel to enter hazardous spaces, enhancing safety and inspection quality while reducing operational risks.
- Storage Tank Inspection
- Cargo Tank Inspection
- Dry Ballast Tank Inspection
- Mining Related Inspection
- NDT Inspection
- Internal Wind Turbine Inspection
Subsea ROVs
Our remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are critical for subsea inspections and operations. Designed to withstand extreme underwater conditions, these ROVs are equipped with specialized payloads, including advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment such as cathodic protection probes, pulsed eddy current tools, and ultrasonic testing (UT) devices. These tools enable precise assessments of structural integrity and material properties, delivering actionable data without requiring divers. By replacing the need for human intervention in hazardous underwater environments, AOS’ ROV solutions enhance safety and efficiency while ensuring top-tier inspection results.
Examples of Inspections:
- Pipeline Inspections
- Ballast Tank Inspections
- Jetty Pile Inspection
- NDT Inspection
- Seabed Mapping Surveys
- Spudcan Inspection
- Mooring Chain Inspection
- Ship Hull Inspection
- UWILD Survey
Payload Systems & NDT Probes:
- Multibeam Sonars
- Doppler Velocity Logger (DVL)
- Profiling Sonars
- Manipulator (From2-7Function)
- Ultra-Short Baseline (USBL)
- Cathodic Protection (CP) Probe
- Ultrasonic Thickness (UTM) Guage
- Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC)
- Flooded Membrane Detection (FMDProbe)
- Stereo Camera (For3D Modelling)
Robotic Crawlers
Operating as AOS Offshore, Megatech Robotics provides cutting-edge robotic inspection technology featuring the HausBots HB2 crawler.
Drawing on over two decades of inspection expertise, our robotic platforms offer exceptional maneuverability and quick deployment, allowing a compact 2-person crew to reach any location and perform inspections without scaffolding or confined-space entry requirements. This approach accelerates asset availability, minimizes safety hazards, enhances operational efficiency, and reduces implementation expenses—all while acquiring high-resolution inspection data for stainless steel tanks and silos, with particular focus on dairy sector applications.
- Ship Hull Inspection
- Storage/Cargo Tank Inspection
- Piping System Inspection
- NDT Inspection
Examples of Inspections:
- Close Visual Inspection
- Tank Inspection
- Weld Seem Inspection
- UT Measurements
- Eddy Current Inspection
- Time Of Flight Diffraction
3D Scanning, Mapping & Modeling
Our 3D scanning, mapping, and modeling solutions leverage advanced technology to deliver high-precision digital outputs that drive informed decision-making. Using drones, hand held 3D scanners, ROVs, and crawlers, we capture high-resolution visuals and precise geometric data, even in the most challenging environments.
The collected data is processed into 3D models and digital twins using LiDAR data, SLAM software, and Visual Odometry (VO). Integrated cameras enhance the realism of these outputs with detailed 360° imagery. Advanced cloud-based processing engines ensure the models are accurate, cleaned of dynamic objects, and retain original details and colors.
These 3D models and digital twins can be explored online or seamlessly integrated into CAD and BIM workflows, providing comprehensive insights for asset management, planning, and maintenance. By offering precise and immersive digital representations, we enable businesses to optimize operations, reduce risks, and enhance efficiency across various industries.
