Energy Drone & Robotics Brief | June 2024

Get ready to experience the ultimate tech adventure at the 8th annual Energy Drone & Robotics Summit in Houston, Texas, from June 10-12, 2024! With the launch of our very first news brief, we're offering you a coupon to save 25% with code 25OFF4EDRCOMMUNITY!

Here’s why you can’t miss it:

Prepare to be dazzled by the latest innovations in UAVs, robotics, Data/AI, 3D reality capture, digital twins, and beyond. This summit has become the go-to event for industrial, energy, and engineering leaders worldwide, and it’s only getting better!

Why you should be there:

• Real-world use cases that will blow your mind
• Live demos showcasing cutting-edge tech
• Expert panels packed with industry insights
• Unmatched networking opportunities

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the sessions our attendees are buzzing about:

• The Rise of Humanoids: Transforming the Landscape of Robotics
• Utility Asset Owner/Operator Roundtable
• Remote Robotic Refractory Inspections with ExxonMobil
• ComEd Case Study: Automating Grid Analytics Through Drone Inspection & Computer Vision AI
• Taking Your Robotics/Drones Program Further: Delivering Maximum Value from Data Collection

And many more exciting sessions await! View the full agenda.

Join over 1500 global leaders as we explore the latest trends and technologies, and learn how to navigate the new challenges and opportunities in automation. From the stars to the sea floor, this is your chance to be at the forefront of industrial innovation.

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Imagine drones that capture data non-stop, surveys that tackle land and water seamlessly, and deliveries that happen faster than you can say "beyond visual line of sight." Sounds futuristic, right? Well, the future is now, and it’s pretty darn exciting.

Flying Beyond Visual Line of Sight: Discover how BVLOS waivers and docked drones are making reality capture smoother than a drone in a box. We’re talking round-the-clock data collection with zero hassle!

Aerial Surveys on Steroids: Ever heard of a 10km drone survey using LIDAR, photogrammetry, and echo sounders? Aeromedia pulled it off, and it’s as cool as it sounds. From dense forests to deep waters, this tech captures it all!

Drone Deliveries Gone Wild: DroneUp just got the green light for BVLOS deliveries, and they’re starting with medical supplies. This is a game-changer for last-mile logistics, and we’ve got the inside scoop.

Curious? Intrigued? Maybe just a tad bit excited? Read the full blog post and get the lowdown on how drones are revolutionizing industries left and right.

Construction is a tough gig, with plenty of risks thanks to half-built structures, heavy machinery, and unpredictable weather. But robots are stepping up to make things safer and more efficient.

They're already on sites, with automated masonry tools speeding up work by laying thousands of bricks per hour and reducing the need for human labor to do heavy lifting. Driverless dozers are also making a splash, handling dangerous tasks while keeping workers safe.

The construction industry is grappling with recruitment issues, sustainability, and safety concerns. Robotics could be the game-changer here, as they have been in other sectors like automotive. The adoption of these technologies might just solve the industry's current challenges.

Tomahawk is developing land to create a new 700-acre residential community in Naples, Florida. It is among the many heavy construction companies looking for ways to overcome an ongoing labor shortage within the industry.?

For this particular project, Teleo, a company specializing in construction automation, has deployed autonomous dump trucks that are set to move a whopping 2.2 million cubic yards of material. ?

Tomahawk operators can control multiple trucks remotely, helping to ease the labor shortage by making heavy equipment more efficient and less reliant on human drivers. This approach not only addresses labor gaps but also enhances the safety and productivity of construction projects.

Jump into the full article for even more on impressive robots being used in the industrial construction sector.

WHAT ELSE?

• TotalEnergies and Oceaneering International, Inc. announced that the Freedom? Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) has completed a Pipeline Inspection Industrial Pilot, demonstrating its capabilities for sustainable commercial pipeline inspection missions.
• Gecko Robotics and Al Masaood Energy announced a multiyear contract with ADNOC Gas, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). The contract, with an estimated ceiling of $30 million, lays out the use of Gecko’s robots and AI data platform across ADNOC Gas sites to facilitate predictive maintenance.
• The global collaborative robot market topped $1 billion in revenues during 2023, according to new data from market intelligence research firm Interact Analysis. The cobot market growth comes despite overall demand recovering more slowly than expected post pandemic.
• Imagine a world where the visually impaired navigate public spaces with ease, their steps guided not by a furry friend, but by a chatty robotic companion. This is a reality that could soon be possible with the help of experts at the University of Glasgow, who are working on the RoboGuide project.
• AI-driven robotics holds immense promise for revolutionizing various industries and aspects of our lives. Discover the potential of robotics through AI-driven practical human supervised autonomy.

ABOUT US

The Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition is focused on innovating energy operations with dynamic UAV, Robotics, Data and Automation solutions.

The Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition (aka EDR Coalition or EDRC) is a forum dedicated to launching, growing and scaling enterprise unmanned systems operations in energy companies worldwide by bringing the leaders in the drone and robotics ecosystem together with the energy industrial complex asset owners and end users.

The EDRC brings innovators together to advance the industry through digital resource sharing (like the weekly Energy Drone & Robotics Newsroom, resources on the website, blogs, podcasts and webinars), as well as live, virtual and hybrid events (including the annual Global Gathering, as well as smaller meetups throughout the year).

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