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PILOTING I&M PLATFORM
The PILOTING I&M Platform is a key tool to manage the mission of the robotic vehicles and control the operation. Here you will find the latest multimedia content about this brand new development.
New PILOTING video where it is presented a complete digital inspection system that facilitates the use of different robotics vehicles (ground, crawler, aerial) in I&M operations and developed within PILOTING project. This solution allows an inspector to digitally plan an inspection using a user-friendly 3D interface, independently of the type of robot. Then, this digital inspection plan is transferred to a generic robotic control station that can be used with any type of robot (already tested with 9 different robots). In this generic robot control station, it is possible to plan in detail the robot trajectory to fulfil the inspection plan and monitor the execution of the mission. Finally, the inspection data is automatically uploaded to the cloud and can be visualized within the same 3D model that was used to plan the inspection.
The PILOTING I&M Platform is part of the PILOTING ecosystem. This is an integrated and unified system of hardware and software components to increase the efficiency and quality of inspection and maintenance activities.
PILOTING Youtube series: PILOTING Demonstrations & Experiments
Inside the PILOTING project framework several technical demonstrations will be held in the scenarios of the experiments and robots.
Final Pilot Experiments
first pilot experiments
This system represents an effective solution to reduce risks and optimize time, in addition to significantly improving the quality of data collected through geo-tagged images. It is worth noting that our methodology allows for inspections to be repeated at any time, dispensing with GPS, which constitutes a milestone in the field of civil engineering.
As the Second Period of the PILOTING Project comes to an end, the consortium is glad to present a summary of the demonstrations and experiments of its robotic platforms that took place in real environment scenarios.
INLECOM proudly presents the H2020 PILOTING Project experiments that took place in the Egnatia Motorway tunnels close to the Metsovo town in Greece.
PILOTING Project brings you a new vídeo showing the experiments that took place in the first large scale demonstrations within the refinery use case. This time, up to six robotic platforms were tested in Chevron Oronite facilities.
PILOTING Project presents new updates on the development and experiments of its robotic platforms. The last episode of the series of experiments of PILOTING's robotic solutions presents the AEROX experiment, an aerial platform developed by CATEC for its operation in the inspection of large structures.
PILOTING Project presents new updates on the development and experiments of its robotic platforms. The fifth episode of the series of experiments about PILOTING's robotic solutions brings you BIKE, the crawler solution developed by WTR designed for internal inspection of pressure vessels.
PILOTING Project presents new updates on the development and experiments of its robotic platforms. In the fourth episode of the series of experiments, HYBRID, the crawler robotic platform developed by CATEC, will show its skills for pipes inspection at height.
PILOTING Project presents new updates on the development and experiments of its robotic platforms. On this occasion, the RISING vehicle, developed by ROBOTNIK, will showcase its navigation and image capture capabilities of the equipment in a real test environment.
PILOTING Project presents new updates on the development and experiments of its robotic platforms. In this first episode of the series about experiments, AEROCAM will perform its operation in aerial reconnaissance operation for AI detection of corrosion and defects in a real environment.
PILOTING Project presents new updates on the development and experiments of its robotic platforms. Continuing with the series of experiments, this time it is the turn of the UGV to show us its operation in navigation and equipment handling.
This video shows the flight demonstration of the two robotic platforms which were tested and demonstrated in the following PILOTING Uses Cases: AEROCAM (robot designed for visual inspection) and VIADDRONE (robot designed for contact inspection on viaducts).
This video shows the flight demo of AEROCAM and VIADDRONE, which were designed and developed by FADA-CATEC and USE and also here we explain which are the benefits and results of the application of robotics technologies researched inside the project framework for the inspection and maintenance industry and tasks.
PILOTING Youtube Series: Meet Our Inspection Robots
Meet Our Inspection Robots. Youtubes series elaborated by PILOTING consortium and focused on introducing each robot developed within the project to bring them closer to the I&M community.
In this 9th episode of the YouTube series "Meet our inspection robots," Miguel Ángel Pérez, engineer at the GRVC, presents the TTDRONE robot. The TTDRONE platform aims to perform a comprehensive inspection of tunnels, detecting defects in the infrastructure.
In this 8th episode of the YouTube series "Meet our inspection robots," ETH Zurich University showcases the UGV robot, an autonomous ground robot primarily developed for valve manipulation.
In this 7th episode of the “Meet our Inspection Robots” Youtube series from PILOTING Project, David Neva Research engineer at GRVC, presents the first version of the VIAD-DRONE robot. VIAD-DRONE is an aerial robotic platform developed by the Univeristy of Seville to conduct inspections in viaducts.
PILOTING Project brings you the 6th episode of the “Meet our Inspection Robots” Youtube series. In this episode, Pedro Sánchez, senior research engineer at CATEC presents the HYBRID, a robot composed by an aerial system and an inspection part (satellite).
In this 5th episode of the Youtube series "Meet our inspection robots" H2020 PILOTING Project presents the RISING robot, Robotnik's mobile manipulator specially designed for intervention, reconnaissance and EOD missions.
“Meet our Inspection Robots” PILOTING youtube series episode 4. In this episode, Rafael Caballero, research expert from CATEC shows the AEROCAM, a novel visual inspection drone.
This Youtube Series will present each vehicle and the main developments achieved during the project. In this episode, Waygate Technologies team presents his magnetic wheeled robot, including a description of the workflow followed to inspect the interior of a vessel.
This Youtube Series will present each vehicle and the main developments achieved during the project. In this episode, Miquel Cantero, from Robotik describes in detail the robot components that allows the autonomous functionalities and data collection of the environment.
This Youtube Series will present each vehicle and the main developments achieved during the project.In this episode, Miguel Ángel Trujillo from CATEC explains both the first and second version of AeroX, a Novel Aerial Contact Drone , mentioning all the capabilities and functionalities.
PILOTING WORKSHOPS:
Different end-user workshop will be organized within the Project to present PILOTING outcomes and obtain feedback from the I&M community.
This workshop was oriented to present the most promising value propositions from the technologies conceived in PILOTING. PILOTING is an H2020 project developing advanced robotics and AI technologies applied to the Inspection & Maintenance (I&M) industry, specifically in three scenarios: bridges/viaducts, tunnels and refineries. More info at: https://piloting-project.eu/
Workshop oriented to present an overview of all active European Robotics & AI projects that apply Robotics and AI technologies to Inspection and Maintenance activities of any sector or application.
PILOTING PROJECT PRESENTATION:
Presentation of the PILOTING objetives and consortium through partners interviews.
Antidio Viguria, Project Coordinator from CATEC, presents PILOTING objectives.
Interviews to EGNATIA and INLECOM representatives, as partners of PILOTING project.
Interviews to University of Seville, ETHZ, APPLUS and GE Inspections Robotics representatives, as partners of PILOTING project.
PREVIOUS PROJECT VIDEOS:
PILOTING partners have been involved in a large number of projects to push the state of the art in the use of robotics for inspection and maintenance tasks. This section presents some of the main outcomes obtained by PILOTING partners in previous European projects.
Miguel Ángel Trujillo, Head of the Autonomous Systems unit at FADA-CATEC (http://www.catec.aero/es) and Project Coordinator of the SIMAR Horizon Europe Project (https://simar-project.eu/), talks about the SIMAR project and the key technologies that the consortium started to develop last September. He also gives his point of view on robotics and AI problems for the inspection and maintenance industry, the technology transfer, and the most significant advantages of participating in EU projects.
José Solís, Data Analytics Manager at the R&D division of CEMOSA (Transport Infrastructure and Materials area) (https://www.cemosa.es/), presents the OMICRON project (https://omicronproject.eu/) and discusses the most significant advantages of using aerial and ground robotic-based technologies in Inspection & Maintenance operations at roads.
Luis Moratinos, Geomatics Manager at Ferrovial Construction (https://www.ferrovial.com/), remarks the main benefits of PILOTING solutions for I&M activities, the future of these novel technologies and the difficulties they have to overcome from the point of view of a large infrastructure company.
Alexandra Florin, Co-chair at Working Group 105 at EUROCAE (https://www.eurocae.net/) and Aviation Technical Standards Manager at Wing (https://wing.com/) presents EUROCAE (European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment) and its main activity.
Román, General Director of Andalucía Aerospace (https://andaluciaaerospace.com/en/), explains how the cluster adds value to aeronautical companies, highlights the relevance of the Andalusian region in the drone sector and takes an overall view of the future of the industry in our country and the rest of the world.
In PILOTING Inspection Gadget-episode 11, Andrea Berra (https://www.aerotrain-etn.eu/esr-14), PhD student from the University of Seville and Early Stage Research in the CATEC Technological Centre, presents the AERO-TRAIN Project.
Prof. Cédric Pradalier, from the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique – Dream Lab, Project Coordinator of the H2020 project Bugwright2 (https://www.bugwright2.eu/) presents the project.
Kostas Alexis, full profesor in NTNU (https://www.ntnu.edu/employees/konstantinos.alexis), talks about his experience en robotic competition “DARPA Subterranean Challenge”, of which his team was the winner.
Belen Riveiro, from the University of Vigo and Project Coordinator of SAFEWAY H2020 (https://www.safeway-project.eu/en), presents a general overview of the project
Prof. Aníbal Ollero, full professor at University of Seville and Scientific Advisor at FADA-CATEC, presents AERIAL-CORE H2020 project (https://aerial-core.eu/ ).
Marvin Dechene, head of Technology and responsible for drone inspections at APPLUS RVIS (https://www.applus.com/global/en/ ), talks about the benefits of using drones for inspection duties in the industry and the feedback from actual inspectors using robotic systems.
Tjibbe Bouma, Chairman of the Board of SPRINT Robotics, talks about the company, an industry driven initiative that promotes the development, the availability, and the application of robotics techniques in technical inspections and maintenance of capital intensive infrastructure.
Prof. Vincenzo Lippiello, full professor at the Universita' degli Studi di Napoli Federico II and CEO Neabotics , talks about the spin-off funded to fully explore the transfer capabilities between the academy and the industry to the development of drone applications in the I&M sector.
Carlos Martín and Pablo Ramón, from VES, explain the Spanish I&M spin-off experience.
Adam Serblowski, from SHELL, gives his opinion about the potential benefits in the application of robotic and AI technologies to the I&M sector
Angelos Amditis and Konstantinos Bouklas, from ICCS, present RESIST H2020 project (https://www.resistproject.eu/ ).
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This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 871542.