Robots scream F-U-T-U-R-E for me.<\/p>\n
If you are like me and grew up watching Arnold Schwarzenegger slashing through the silver screen, you would probably think Robots are reserved for the future. Well, guess what, Arnold came from the year 2023, and we are just 3 years shy from that\u2026<\/p>\n
And almost like a self-fulfilling prophecy, the year 2020 sees a phenomenon like no other that changes the course of humanity. It creates the necessity<\/strong> (if it wasn\u2019t on priorities before) to explore the use of Robots \/ Drones in almost every area<\/strong>; self-distancing ambassador, remote operators, first responder, eye in the sky are just some of the applications robots are seen taking over the scene.<\/p>\n Safety, both in terms of safe operations and job security, quickly becomes the number 1 concern to address before people can start putting their trust in Robots and\/or Cobots (Collaborative Robots) and allow it to be part of the workforce.<\/p>\n Now, Oil and Gas are not a stranger to the scarcity of workforce. The harsh environment that is inherent to the traditional industry such as Oil & Gas or Mining is not the most ideal place to be around for a long period of time. As people put more emphasis on safety and the quality of life, we will see fewer people who would be willing to work in such an environment. This also raises the question: Why should someone working in such a harsh environment, away from family and friends?<\/em> It is no surprise that the first and most popular applications for the Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) are in the area of inspection and maintenance, especially to the inaccessible and hazardous areas.<\/p>\n Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) in the process industry such as Oil & Gas are a new yet quickly evolving area with Robots are being developed not just for surveillance but also increasingly to conduct tasks using manipulated arms.<\/strong> In a recent research from IFR Report, we see a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 47% between 2017-2023 in service robots<\/strong>. Robots together with the new digital disruption such as AI, IoT, Data Analytics, Knowledge Management – just to name a few- will change the future.<\/p>\n The use of mobile robots will avoid the need to put people into high-risk environments or when it is not possible for people to attend physically, due to bad weather conditions or pandemic such as COVID-19. Robots can be deployed to remote locations where it can be used to capture and transmit data that will allow decisions on asset integrity to be taken onshore without the need for staff to travel to the asset. At the same time, while data analysis will provide insights into integrity-related work scopes, the notoriously time-consuming post-processing of data is made easier with Robots’ ability to capture information in a more consistent manner, providing not just a faster time to reach insights but confidence in the insights. The knowledge captured both by humans & robots enhanced by the use of Artificial Intelligence could help to identify hidden potentials that may not be easily seen by neither human nor robot alone.<\/p>\n How Robots can save Lives in Oil & Gas facilities<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nRobots and AI: a match made in heaven <\/span><\/h2>\n