Smart Asset Inspection: Leveraging Robotics, Drones and AI

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13:45 – Welcome on the BEMAS Live Learning Platform

14:00 - Presentation: Optimizing Robot and ROV Performance through Digital Twins, Synthetic Data, and Industrial IoT

By Jochen Van Lysebettens, Business Development, Vintecc

How to evolve as an asset owner from guessing to predicting and detecting.

Jochen Van Lysebettens presents three use cases showing a successful implementation of digital twin technology, AI training via synthetic data and an Industrial IoT platform at globally recognised Belgian industrial players:

• Digital Twins – Virtually test the behavior of a new ‘movement strategy’ of your robot/ROV/… before deploying it in the real world
• Synthetic data – Speed up the development of the AI-model of your robot by training it using synthetic data

• Capture – the Vintecc industrial IoT platform can connect your complete fleet of devices

   

14:20 –Presentation: Increase the uptime of your assets by using Drone, Robots & AI technology for inspections

By Jean-Louis Weemaes, Skyebase - www.skyebase.be

This presentation details the use of drone, robot, and AI technologies to enhance inspection processes for industrial assets. Jean-Louis Weemaes from Skyebase demonstrates how these advanced tools integrate into existing workflows, with applications ranging from total tank solutions to comprehensive piping assessments. Participants will see how these technologies enable specialized services such as wall thickness measurements with Ultrasonic Testing (UT), quick scan technology, and the creation of orthophotos for detailed reporting. The session emphasizes how leveraging these innovations assists organizations in proactively identifying potential issues, optimizing maintenance schedules, and maximizing the uptime of critical assets.

Learning Takeaways:

• Practical uses of drone, robot, and AI technologies in enhancing inspection protocols for improved asset management.
• Insights into specialized inspection services, including total solutions for tanks and piping, utilizing advanced measurement and imaging techniques.
• Benefits of integrating modern technological tools into maintenance strategies to proactively manage asset health and extend operational lifecycles.

14:40 - Presentation: Enriched checklists for smart inspections in large industrial facilities 

By Geert Sergoyne, Gemsotec

In today's fast-paced industrial landscape, effective asset management is not merely a matter of routine checks and balances; it's about maximizing efficiency, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding critical knowledge within organizations. However, traditional paper-based methods often fall short in addressing the complexities of modern asset management, leading to a myriad of challenges ranging from excessive administrative burdens to opaque performance evaluations.

In this presentation, Geert Sergoyne delves into the pressing issues faced by many organizations – from cumbersome paperwork to the lack of visibility into technician performance and asset status. Moreover, with high turnover rates and an aging workforce, the imperative to secure institutional knowledge and streamline onboarding processes becomes more pronounced than ever.

By leveraging innovative digital tools and strategic workflows, Gemsotec aims to enhance the quality and efficiency of inspections, provide comprehensive guidance, and establish robust follow-up mechanisms. Crucially, we advocate for the integration of cutting-edge software solutions such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mobile workforce platforms, promising a seamless synergy between technology and operational excellence.

Learning Takeaways:

• More qualitative and efficient inspections through enriched checklists
• Introducing complex workflows enabling better guidance and follow-up
• Combining software solutions for large facilities: geographical information system (GIS) and mobile worker

15:00 – Presentation: Navigating the Shift: From Human to Robot Inspections in High-Risk Industries – By Energy Robotics

The evolution of robotics technology marks a transformative era for high-risk sectors such as Oil & Gas, Chemical, and Power & Utilities. The shift to autonomous mobile robots from traditional methods signifies a move toward greater efficiency and safety, as it improves inspection processes and leads to considerable cost savings, reduced downtime, and minimal human risk. 

Autonomous robotic inspection transforms the challenges of monitoring offshore and potentially explosive ATEX zones into strategic advantages by minimizing human involvement, reducing operating costs and improving safety in volatile and explosive environments. These robots ensure reliable and safe inspections, addressing complexities that would not only be costly, but hazardous with human inspectors. 
 
In our presentation, we will discuss deploying robot fleets in the Oil & Gas sector, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. We will explore the mechanics of autonomous inspections, how robots use advanced sensors and AI for navigation and data processing, and how this technology enables Predictive Maintenance without expensive IoT sensors, thereby significantly reducing capital expenditure

We will also be discussing the strategic change management process needed for transitioning from manual inspections to robotic inspections, which benefit the organization in terms of safety and efficiency, by enabling employees to have safer, more fulfilling, and more value-added roles, which in turn boosts employee potential and job satisfaction. 

Our overview will highlight major improvements in safety and efficiency and how this technological shift can transform the economic landscape of high-risk industries. 

16:00 - Wrap-up & Q&A

Inspection, asset, maintenance experts and engineers, and everyone interested in the latest technological developments related to maintenance & asset inspection robots, platforms & solutions.