Gas network innovation, gas utility research and development, robotic systems for utility/energy industry

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Address Operational Challenges with Innovative Solutions

ULC Robotics helps utility and energy industry companies confront the increasing need to repair and maintain their pipelines and infrastructure while causing less disruption to the public, reducing the greenhouse gas emissions and reducing costs by developing and deploying innovative robotic solutions, unmanned aerial systems, machine learning and inspection systems.

ULC Robotics was named one of the top 50 most influential companies in the global robotics business by Robotics Business Review in 2019.

Pipeline Robotics

Our technical field operations teams specialize in the deployment, operation and field maintenance of complex robotic systems, inspection crawlers and camera systems. We collaborate with you to ensure innovation becomes business-as-usual.

Research and Development

From concept to commercialization to field deployment, our project managers, engineers, sensor scientists, machinists and technicians are the best in the field at performing innovation projects for utility, energy and industrial companies.

Unmanned Aerial Inspection Services

ULC Robotics’ Aerial Services division partners with electric utilities, gas utilities and industrial companies to conduct unmanned aerial inspection of overhead power lines, pipelines and other assets using custom-developed UAVs and advanced sensors.

Energy Services

ULC’s highly trained crews perform daily field work involving no-dig, core-and-vac and keyhole processes to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs. This division also performs turn-key meter exchanges, valve inspections and other technical services.

What We Do

ULC Robotics develops and deploys robotic systems, unmanned aerial systems, machine learning applications and inspection technology for the energy, utility and industrial sectors.

ROBOTICS DEVELOPMENT

ULC Robotics works with energy, utility and industrial companies to develop and commercialize robotic systems, unmanned aircraft and inspection technology. Our world-class team of mechanical and electric engineers, sensor scientists, electro-mechanical technicians, software engineers and project managers deliver complex innovation projects to tackle real-world challenges.

ROBOTICS-AS-A-SERVICE (RAAS)

Our robot operators, UAS pilots and field technicians work every day to deploy our robotic solutions, unmanned aerial systems and inspection technology. From New York City and London to remote on and offshore locations, we work with our customers to lower costs while improving reliability, safety and efficiency.

AI & MACHINE LEARNING DEVELOPMENT

ULC develops and implements AI & Machine Learning to automate data processing and reduce costs.

VERTICAL TAKE-OFF & LANDING FIXED WING UAS

Our vertical take-off and landing fixed wing UAS is being developed long range flight on- and offshore.

ROBOTIC ROADWORKS & EXCAVATION SYSTEM

ULC Robotics and SGN are collaborating to revolutionize the way utilities carry out roadworks.

Our Projects

Our R&D team and operator qualified field crews work every day to develop and deploy complex pipeline robotics, visual inspection systems, updated processes and new tooling. The projects below highlight some of the work we have done in the lab and in the field.

UAV Substation Assessment and Inspection

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CISBOT George Street, Edinburgh

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Verifying Tee Installations: In-Pipe Locating

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Preventing Excavation Damage During Aldyl-A Replacement

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CISBOT Oxford Street, London

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UAS Inspection of Offshore Wind Turbine Foundations

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Enablement Works on London Medium Pressure Gas Network

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CISBOT: Berkeley Street, Boston

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Using AI & UAS to Inspect Offshore Wind Turbine Platforms

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Emergency Response: Superstorm Sandy

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Large Generator Air Gap Inspection Crawler Development and Manufacturing

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Unmanned Aerial Inspection of Electric Transmission Towers

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