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Flyability Partners with the ROBINS Project to Help Fill Technology Gaps in Ship Inspections
Flyability is thrilled to announce our collaboration with the ROBINS Project (ROBotics technology for INspection of Ships), an initiative focused on addressing the technological and regulatory gaps that currently limit the widespread use of robotics and autonomous systems in ship inspections. This partnership comes as part of the ROBINS project, which is co-funded by the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 EU Research and Innovation Program.
The ROBINS project seeks to bridge existing gaps by demonstrating the ability of robotics and autonomous systems to deliver outcomes that match or exceed those achieved through conventional inspection methods. For instance, during the testing phase, the Elios 2 drone proved its capability to capture high-quality visual data, matching the standards set by traditional inspection techniques.
Enrico Carrara, a Senior Technical Officer at RINA Services, S.p.A., highlighted the success of the Elios 2 during the ROBINS trials: “We’ve tested the Elios 2 numerous times in various scenarios, and the results have been outstanding.â€
Using the Elios 2 offers several advantages over traditional inspection methods. It enhances safety by eliminating the need for human inspectors to enter hazardous confined spaces such as ballast tanks or cofferdams. Additionally, it reduces costs significantly by avoiding the necessity of constructing costly scaffolding, which is often required to access hard-to-reach areas during inspections.
The regulatory aspect of the ROBINS project focuses on validating the equivalence between robotic solutions and traditional practices in ship inspections. To achieve this, the project has established rigorous test protocols and conducted controlled experiments in accessible environments. These efforts aim to establish a transparent and universally accepted regulatory framework for assessing robotic systems in maritime inspections, aligning with the International Association of Classification Societies Recommendation 42.
ROBINS anticipates that these evaluations will pave the way for broader acceptance and implementation of robotic technologies across the maritime sector. For more insights into how Flyability's collision-resistant drones can revolutionize ship inspections, visit the ROBINS website.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No 779776.
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As someone who has witnessed the initial stages of the ROBINS project, I can say that the integration of advanced robotics like the Elios 2 into ship inspections is not just a leap forward in technology but also a step toward safer and more efficient operations at sea. The potential impact on both human safety and operational costs is immense, making this partnership a pivotal moment for the future of maritime inspections.