THE EVOLUTION OF ROBOTICS IN INSPECTIONS

摘要

Advancements in electro-mechanical hardware and software are spurring rapid growth in the emerging field of robotics. These advancements have lead to innovations in the design and construction of robots that are now providing more practical solutions in the commercial, military, and even personal consumer sectors. More specifically, robotic technologies in the oil and gas industry are evolving to provide new benefits to mechanical integrity, inspection, and reliability. The acceptance, workflow integration, and continued iteration of these robotic technologies will prove to make these benefits limitless.