Industrial Inspection Robot

Remote Inspection Robot
Modern robotics enables reviewers to conduct inspections entirely remotely. They can deploy remote monitoring robotic systems into various types of locations to perform varied kinds of checks. These bots can operate with varying degrees of autonomy. Workers may control them remotely, or the devices may operate mostly automatically while the human worker reviews the collected data from a separate location.

Robotic Manipulation Systems
Another type of inspection robot, called a robotic manipulation system, stays in one place but offers advanced functionality. These devices typically have multiple joints and can move flexibly to fit into tight spaces and perform complex tasks. You can attach a variety of tools to these types of systems. They might also work in tandem with remote inspection devices to move them closer to where they need to go. A remote inspection robot might also transport a manipulation system to a new location where it can perform a task more intricate than the remote inspection bot could.

Magnetic Wheeled Robot
Some remote inspection robots use magnetic wheels to traverse metal industrial equipment. Workers can deploy these bots to enable remote inspections of machinery, pipelines and other assets. These devices can often climb up vertical surfaces and even make their way over irregularly shaped objects. You can affix a wide range of inspection equipment to these bots.

Remote Visual Inspection Robot
Thanks to inspection robots, visual inspections of industrial equipment are frequently performed remotely. Mounting a camera to capture still or video footage enables companies to monitor and inspect equipment and then review the footage at any later time. These tools are often outfitted with lighting systems as well. Visual inspection may be the most common type of remote examination performed today.

Scanning System Robot
Other inspection bots use one of several scanning technologies to conduct inspections. These devices can often carry a range of scanner types and be configured to perform various types of examinations. Scanner types include those for ultrasonic, phased array, eddy current, time of flight diffraction, radiographic and magnetic particle testing. You can affix these scanners to many different types of robots, including remote inspection and robotic manipulation systems.

Drones
Another, perhaps more familiar, high-tech tool used to perform inspections is the drone. Also known as unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, you can attach a variety of sensors to drones and send them to conduct examinations from the air. This capability is especially useful for checks of equipment located at substantial heights or spread out across a wide area. Drones can vary in size, so they may also be able to fit into small spaces.