ADNOC deploys Taurob heavy‑duty inspection robot and co‑develops operator robot
- Taurob heavy-duty inspector robot deployed at Taweelah Gas Compression Plant for autonomous hazardous-site inspections using 3D LiDAR and thermal cameras.
- ADNOC is co-developing a heavy-duty operator robot under the ARGOS Joint Industry Project with Equinor, Net Zero Technology Centro, Petrobras, TotalEnergies, Saft and Taurob to lift equipment and operate valves and gauges.
- Operator robot is due to be operational by end-2026 and rated to work in temperatures from -20°C to 60°C.
- ADNOC's HSE Cockpit.ai has reduced safety incidents by 30%.
Deployment
ADNOC has deployed Taurob’s heavy‑duty inspector robot at the Taweelah Gas Compression Plant to perform autonomous inspections in hazardous areas using 3D LiDAR and thermal cameras with 360° visibility to detect leaks, hotspots and other hazards.
Operator robot development
Under the ARGOS Joint Industry Project with Equinor, Net Zero Technology Centro, Petrobras, TotalEnergies, Saft and Taurob, ADNOC is co‑developing a heavy‑duty operator robot designed to lift equipment, grip tools and operate valves and gauges to avoid sending personnel into high‑risk zones.
Capabilities and operation
The operator robot will be capable of remote or autonomous operation, combining the strength to lift heavy equipment with the precision to manipulate valves and instruments, and is specified to function in temperatures from −20°C to 60°C.
Timeline and objectives
The operator robot is due to be operational by end‑2026, supporting broader deployment of AI, autonomous systems and robotics to reduce risk exposure and strengthen safety and reliability in industrial operations.
Source: ADNOC