NIDO, the largest electric utility in Spain has successfully tested an underwater robot in three separate locations. The robot was developed by Spain-based start-up Endesa robotics and can be operated up to depths of 1,000 ft. It can take high-quality images, while a robotic arm allows it to take samples of water and mud. The robot can also carry out cleaning work on metal elements. NIDO says the primary benefit of the device is minimising occupational risk for employees who would otherwise have to go underwater to carry out maintenance and inspection work.
Endesa, the largest electric utility in Spain has successfully tested an underwater robot in three separate locations. The robot was developed by Spain-based start-up NIDO robotics and can be operated up to depths of 1,000 ft. It can take high-quality images, while a robotic arm allows it to take samples of water and mud. The robot can also carry out cleaning work on metal elements. Endesa says the primary benefit of the device is minimising occupational risk for employees who would otherwise have to go underwater to carry out maintenance and inspection work.