Digirep 3

Offentlig prosjektsammendrag

The energy sector faces major challenges in maintaining critical infrastructure. Traditional repair methods rely on manual welding or replacing large components, which is costly, creates downtime, and conflicts with climate goals. Since 2021 we have shown that robotized repair can be a sustainable alternative, and we now take the next step: developing a coherent deep-tech platform for remote and automated repair. The project will move from prototypes to a scalable platform that combines new repair tools, mobile robotic access systems, and advanced use of data, automation and AI. We will develop algorithms for real-time quality assurance and analysis, broaden the tool portfolio to cover inspection and post-weld treatment, and enable autonomous “human-less entry” for robots in hazardous environments. The result will be new processes and services that extend asset lifetime, reduce downtime, and support a safer and more sustainable energy industry.