Nowadays, it is difficult for private security companies to recruit qualified personnel due to the fact that surveillance tasks are often carried out in adverse weather conditions, with irregular working hours and dangerous working environments.

In this use case, the RB-WATCHER is deployed to enhance traditional surveillance services in a distribution center of a logistics company. The robot is carrying out tasks to ensure the security of the infrastructure: autonomous patrolling of the predefined area, real-time monitoring of cameras and sensors, remote operations, detection of improper elements, real-time alarm transmission through different communication channels and real-time incident reporting.

The adoption of cutting-edge technologies brings numerous benefits to companies in the energy sector. In this use case, mobile robotics is presented as a solution to address the high economic costs and human risks involved in inspection and maintenance tasks in an electrical substation.

RB-VOGUI is the robot deployed to automate inspection tasks and avoid operators’ risks, due to the high voltage environment. RB-VOGUI performs monitoring, patrolling, overheating detection, alarm transmission, navigation and high quality data collection tasks, which are communicated in real time to the relevant personnel.

How are inspection and maintenance robotics integrated into the construction sector? This use case is an example of what mobile robotics brings to Lean Construction; a methodology based on optimizing available resources and minimizing defects. The SUMMIT-XL mobile robot performs autonomous scanning to compare the state of the construction with the plans previously drawn from the 3D BIM model, validate if the project is progressing according to plan and detect possible errors at an earlier stage of construction, when they can still be corrected.

Implementing SUMMIT-XL helps deliver projects on time and on budget, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement in the construction industry.