SLB has entered into a long-term collaboration agreement with ANYbotics, a leader in autonomous mobile robotics, to advance autonomous robotic operations in the oil and gas sector.
This partnership aims to provide end-to-end robotic solutions for oil and gas operators on a global scale, delivering predictive analytics that yield enhanced operational efficiency, reduced human exposure to hazardous environments, and lower emissions. ANYbotics has developed the world’s first hazardous zone-rated quadruped robot, designed for safe operation in challenging industrial settings.
By integrating robotics innovation with SLB’s OptiSite facility and equipment performance solutions, we will enable oil and gas companies to optimise operations and maintenance activities for both new developments and existing producing assets. Deploying autonomous robotic missions will improve data accuracy and predictive analytics, increase equipment and operational uptime, reduce operational safety risks, and enrich digital twins through on-the-fly sensorial data and spatial updates.
Patrick Bauer, director of midstream production systems at SLB says: ‘The energy industry’s digital transformation is accelerating the need for advanced robotics solutions that can operate safely and efficiently in complex environments. Our collaboration with ANYbotics will enable the acceleration of a comprehensive and scalable solution for the industry, allowing operators to move from the testing and proof-of-concept stages of robotics to full-scale global deployments in their operations.’
The partnership activities will initially focus on robotic deployments in the Americas and Offshore Atlantic regions, with plans to expand globally. The collaboration will leverage SLB’s extensive domain expertise and global footprint to provide comprehensive end-to-end robotic solutions to customers worldwide.
