Gecko Robotics

Gecko Robotics is a pioneering company at the intersection of robotics, AI, and industrial asset management. It is dedicated to revolutionizing the way essential physical infrastructure is maintained and protected. The company deploys advanced, wall-climbing robots equipped with sophisticated sensors to perform non-destructive inspections on critical assets such as boilers, tanks, pipelines, and pressure vessels. This robotic data capture is significantly safer and more comprehensive than traditional manual methods.

The data collected by the robots is then fed into Gecko's powerful AI-driven software platform. This platform analyzes billions of data points to create high-fidelity 'digital twins' of the assets, providing a complete and detailed map of their condition. The AI algorithms are trained to detect, locate, and quantify various forms of damage, including corrosion, cracking, and wall thinning, with exceptional precision. This enables asset managers to move from a reactive or preventative maintenance schedule to a truly predictive one, addressing issues before they lead to catastrophic failures.

How to use Gecko Robotics

Gecko Robotics provides a full-stack service rather than a self-serve software tool. The engagement process is consultative and tailored to each client's specific needs.

1. Consultation and Scoping: The process begins with a consultation where clients discuss their inspection challenges and objectives with Gecko's experts. Together, they define the scope of the project, identifying the specific assets to be inspected.
2. On-Site Deployment: Gecko's certified technicians arrive at the client's facility with the necessary robotic systems. They handle the complete setup and operation of the robots.
3. Robotic Data Capture: The robots autonomously or semi-autonomously climb the asset surfaces, using advanced sensors like Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) and high-resolution cameras to gather comprehensive data on the asset's structural integrity.
4. AI-Powered Analysis: The captured data is securely uploaded to the Gecko Portal. Here, AI and machine learning algorithms process the vast datasets to identify and characterize potential defects and areas of concern.
5. Data Visualization and Reporting: Clients gain access to the Gecko Portal, a cloud-based platform where they can explore the data through interactive 2D and 3D models, heatmaps, and detailed reports. This digital twin allows them to visualize the asset's health, track degradation over time, and plan maintenance with precision.

Core Features of Gecko Robotics

• Advanced Robotic Platforms: Wall-climbing robots capable of navigating complex geometries and hazardous environments, eliminating the need for human entry into confined spaces.
• High-Resolution NDT Sensors: Equipped with state-of-the-art Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) sensors, such as PAUT, to capture detailed thickness measurements and detect subsurface defects.
• AI-Powered Data Interpretation: Machine learning models that analyze sensor data to provide rapid and accurate damage detection, classification, and sizing.
• Gecko Portal & Digital Twins: An intuitive, cloud-based software platform that hosts digital twins of assets, allowing for interactive data exploration, historical trend analysis, and collaborative maintenance planning.
• Predictive Analytics: Algorithms that forecast asset degradation rates and predict future failure points, enabling proactive maintenance strategies.

Use Cases for Gecko Robotics

Gecko Robotics' technology is applicable across numerous industries that rely on critical physical infrastructure:

• Power Generation: Inspecting boiler water walls, pressure vessels, and piping to prevent leaks and failures, optimizing plant availability and safety.
• Oil & Gas: Assessing the integrity of storage tanks, pipelines, and refinery components to ensure regulatory compliance and prevent environmental incidents.
• Pulp & Paper: Monitoring the condition of digesters, recovery boilers, and tanks to mitigate risks associated with corrosion and wear.
• Manufacturing: Performing inspections on critical production equipment to minimize unplanned downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Defense: Assessing the structural health of naval vessels and other critical defense assets to ensure mission readiness.

Advantages of Gecko Robotics

• Enhanced Safety: Drastically reduces human exposure to dangerous environments, such as confined spaces and working at heights.
• Superior Data Density: Captures up to 1000x more data than traditional manual inspections, providing a far more complete and accurate picture of asset health.
• Reduced Downtime: Enables precise, predictive maintenance, which helps avoid costly unplanned outages and extends the operational life of assets.
• Actionable Insights: Translates complex data into clear, actionable reports and visualizations, empowering engineers and managers to make informed decisions.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Optimizes maintenance budgets by focusing resources on the most critical areas and preventing catastrophic failures.

Pricing and Plans

Gecko Robotics offers enterprise-level solutions tailored to the unique requirements of each client and project. As a result, pricing is provided on a custom-quote basis. The cost depends on factors such as the size and complexity of the assets, the scope of the inspection, and the specific data analysis and reporting needs. To get a detailed proposal, potential clients are encouraged to contact the Gecko Robotics sales team directly through their website.