
The ExR-2.5 robots is now available in North America. Source: ExRobotics Oil and gas operators face mounting pressure from aging infrastructure, acute workforce shortages, and the escalating cost of unplanned downtime, noted ExRobotics B.V. The company today made the North American launch of its UL-certified ExR-2.5 autonomous inspection robot at the Energy Drone & Robotics Summit in Houston. “The inspection challenges facing oil and gas operators are intensifying — skilled labor is ha
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ExRobotics has launched a UL-certified autonomous inspection robot designed to operate in hazardous environments like oil and gas facilities where explosive atmospheres may be present. The robot addresses industry challenges including aging infrastructure, workforce shortages, and the high costs of unplanned downtime by automating inspections that traditionally require human workers to enter dangerous areas. The robot uses acoustic sensors to detect gas leaks, cameras for visual inspection, thermal imaging to identify overheating equipment, and autonomous navigation to operate safely in complex industrial facilities. UL certification confirms the robot meets safety standards for explosive environments, ensuring it cannot become an ignition source and operates safely under both normal and fault conditions.

The Robot Report Podcast · Deep Dive into ARM’s Physical AI and Robotics Strategies with Drew Henry Episode 249 of The Robot Report Podcast features Drew Henry of Arm Holdings PLC. Podcast guest: Drew Henry of Arm Drew Henry. | Credit: Arm Drew Henry is executive vice president of Arm’s Physical AI Business Unit, leading the Cambridge, U.K.-based company‘s strategy for the computing and software technologies that power automotive, robotics, and autonomous systems. These markets sit

Vention’s AI-powered platform enables FANUC industrial and collaborative robots to autonomously generate collision-free motion paths while providing integrated monitoring and remote support. Source: CNW Group/Vention At Automate this week in Chicago, Vention Inc. is showcasing partnerships around software-defined automation. The company has expanded support for FANUC America industrial robots, and it has optimized a new digital twin platform for Universal Robots deployments. “We̵

CreateMe’s platform includes Pixel micro-adhesive bonding, the MeRA robotic assembly system, and Thermo(re)set reversible adhesive science. | Source: CreateMe Technologies CreateMe Technologies Inc. today announced strategic partnerships with Avalo and Laguna Fabrics to introduce Seed to System. This initiative aims to connect climate-smart cotton, domestic textile manufacturing, and robotic garment assembly into a single AI-assisted ecosystem. The partnership aims to demonstrate how appar
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