Being the first cognitive city currently under construction, Neom needs to survey and inspect pipelines. All inspections must be thorough and capable of gathering large amounts of data that go under comprehensive analysis. For this use case, the most potential system was the Reliable Robotics Quadruped Robot.
The quadruped robot prove to be an effective surveyor due to the strenuous terrain conditions – maneuvering through gravel and sand with water filled up to a person’s feet, unlit passageways, and lack of airflow and oxygen inside the pipeline. The system requirement had to be capable of tackling these scenarios while being effective in its task.
Through its surveillance, multiple photographs were captured showing the internal structure of the pipeline and documenting the cracks and crevices. The quadruped assisted in determining the texture of the pipeline as well as detecting the level of algae within the pipeline. The robot was also fitted with multiple cameras and lidars with an external lighting system to create a well-lit environment for more focused and detailed images. Its cameras are capable of capturing 4,000 photos in 30 seconds and focus on a subject with 40x zoom.
The data and images captured can be loaded onto training, inspection, and mapping software for further assessment and to create a 3D model of the pipeline. Its unique agility and modular functionalities make it optimal for similar scenarios where it would be profligate to send a team to perform the same task.