Equinor and Total have backed further development of the world - first , next - generation Offshore While the original, developed by Austrian tech firm Taurob, is designed for visual inspections, the new model will have a stronger chassis and a heavy-duty arm capable of tasks like lifting objects and turning valves in dangerous environments. # ##place Robot , following trials in the North Sea last year . The updated version of the autonomous device has been fitted with a stronger chassis and heavy - duty motor , enabling it to move objects and turn valves . In addition , Total subsidiary Saf will develop a groundbreaking lithium - ion battery with a temperature range of – 30C to 60C , enabling the robot to function in the harshest of environments .
Equinor and Total have backed further development of the world - first , next - generation Offshore # ##place Robot , following trials in the North Sea last year . The updated version of the autonomous device has been fitted with a stronger chassis and heavy - duty motor , enabling it to move objects and turn valves . In addition , Total subsidiary Saf will develop a groundbreaking lithium - ion battery with a temperature range of – 30C to 60C , enabling the robot to function in the harshest of environments .