Underwater Robots Cut Offshore Wind Emissions by 97%—Maintenance Time Now Just 3 Hours in Green Energy Leap

UK's National Robotarium's underwater robots have slashed wind farm maintenance emissions by 97% - turning a 7,000-liter fuel operation into a mere 200-liter task.

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How can a 3-week maintenance job be completed in just 3 hours? These AI-powered underwater robots have the answer.

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The UNITE project, led by Heriot-Watt University alongside Imperial College London and Fugro, brings autonomous robots to turbulent offshore waters.

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While human divers struggle in rough seas, these specialized robots maintain steady contact with offshore structures - even in challenging conditions.

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£1.4 million has been invested in the Underwater Intervention for Offshore Renewable Energies project, aiming to transform wind turbine maintenance.

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Would you believe maintenance vessels burning 7,000 liters of fuel daily can now operate on just 200 liters with robotic assistance?

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Professor Yvan Petillot's team at Heriot-Watt University has partnered with geo-data specialist Fugro to develop next-generation autonomy-enabled robotics solutions.

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These robots work through Fugro's remote operations centers, which have refined their solutions over a decade of development.

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The National Robotarium offers specialized labs, testing facilities, and equipment to companies interested in commercializing this sustainable technology.

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