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Defect detection trained on real infrastructure imagery

The perception stack combines a fine-tuned visual model with sensor fusion to classify corrosion, cracking, and mechanical wear in real time as the robot moves.

Computer vision fine-tuned on infrastructure defect taxonomy

We built our training dataset from annotated imagery of transmission steel and pipeline surfaces, covering corrosion morphology types observed in the field. The model distinguishes early-stage pitting from advanced oxidation, flags crack propagation vectors, and identifies coating failure modes that precede structural risk.

Autonomy without GPS: dead-reckoning in underground and enclosed environments

In mine shafts and enclosed pipelines, GPS is unavailable. Our navigation stack fuses IMU odometry with visual feature matching against a continuously updated local map. The robot stays on-mission through bends, elevation changes, and temporary sensor occlusions without needing a remote operator.

From robot sensor to maintenance report in minutes

Imagery and sensor readings feed an edge processor that runs defect classification, geotags each finding against the robot position log, and assembles a structured report. For underground operations, data is buffered on-device and uploaded when the robot returns to surface connectivity.

Robot Edge Processor Report Cloud

Built to operate where maintenance teams cannot stay

The chassis operates in corrosive atmospheres, high-humidity mine environments, and outdoor tower runs in adverse weather. IP-rated enclosures protect the optics and compute stack. Power comes via tether for underground and long-duration runs; onboard battery for shorter tower inspections.

Want to understand the perception architecture in depth?

We are happy to walk your engineering team through the detection stack and how it handles your specific asset types.

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