Energy giant Equinor and Total have backed further tests of the world-first, next-generation Offshore Work Class Robot, following trials in the North Sea last year. The new robot is designed to work alongside a crew on offshore platforms at depths up to 1,000 metres (3,000 feet), with its ability to operate autonomously for extended periods of time. 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 tests of the world-first, next-generation Offshore Work Class Robot, following trials in the North Sea last year. The new robot is designed to work alongside a crew on offshore platforms at depths up to 1,000 metres (3,000 feet), with its ability to operate autonomously for extended periods of time. 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.