ABS and Fleet Robotics have entered into a memorandum of understanding during Singapore Maritime Week to jointly develop autonomous robotic systems for hull cleaning and inspection.
The agreement is designed to support the deployment of robotic systems for vessel maintenance. The Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of ABS stated that collaborating with Fleet Robotics to advance industrial autonomous robotic systems is a privilege. This partnership goes beyond innovation; it aims to establish the necessary standards and frameworks for the maritime industry to confidently adopt these technologies, moving towards safer, more efficient, and data-driven vessel maintenance.
The CEO of Fleet Robotics added that by enabling underwater inspections and unlocking new levels of high-quality data, they can transform how operators make decisions regarding performance, maintenance, and safety. This effort is crucial for ensuring data is trustworthy, standardized, and usable to support and enhance class surveys and broader industry practices.
The project will involve assessing the suitability of robotic systems for inspection tasks, validating sensor data and imagery, and determining methods to integrate the technology into existing regulatory and operational processes.
Both parties indicated that the collaboration reflects a growing demand for technology-driven approaches to vessel maintenance.
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