ADNOC Gas Partners with AIQ and Gecko Robotics to Revolutionize Industrial Operations with AI and Robotics
Revolutionizing Inspections: ADNOC Gas’s Groundbreaking Partnership with AIQ and Gecko Robotics
In a significant leap toward industrial innovation, ADNOC Gas has forged a multi-year collaboration with AIQ and Gecko Robotics. This strategic partnership is set to revolutionize the realm of inspections and maintenance through the integration of advanced robotics and artificial intelligence (AI).
A Progressive Step into Robotics and AI
At the recent ENACT event in Abu Dhabi, Gecko Robotics introduced the first UAE-manufactured robot to ADNOC Gas CEO Fatema Al Nuaimi, marking a pivotal moment for both companies. This partnership signifies ADNOC Gas and AIQ’s entry into the robotics domain, leveraging Gecko’s sophisticated robotic capabilities and AI-powered software platform, Cantilever.
Transformative Potential: Cost Savings and Operational Efficiency
The collaboration aims to redefine how industrial assets are inspected, analyzed, and maintained. With the introduction of the Inspection AI platform, ADNOC Gas anticipates generating over $300 million in maintenance and inspection cost savings over the next five years. The unified platform will enable predictive maintenance, reduce operational shutdowns, extend asset lifespan, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
ADNOC Gas became Gecko Robotics’ first UAE client in 2023, setting the stage for more extensive applications of robotics and AI systems in the region. With the addition of the Cantilever platform, the accuracy and effectiveness of inspection systems are expected to soar.
Digitizing the Asset Integrity Workflow
The Cantilever platform is designed to digitize asset-integrity workflows from inspection to decision-making. By integrating robotic inspection data with operational systems, process data, and analytics, the platform creates a single intelligence environment. This allows engineers to visualize asset health, query performance through natural-language AI, and act on real-time predictive insights.
Vision for Operational Excellence
Fatema Al Nuaimi expressed the organization’s commitment to enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving safety. She noted, “Integrating robotics and AI into our operations marks a major milestone in our journey toward a technology-driven transformation.” This partnership showcases ADNOC Gas’s investment in cutting-edge technologies to bolster asset reliability and set new operational benchmarks.
Insights from Industry Leaders
Jake Loosararian, co-founder and CEO of Gecko Robotics, emphasized the transformative power of data in the AI-driven era, equating it to the role that train tracks played during the Industrial Revolution. He stated, “Becoming AI-native means building the rails that algorithms run on, unlocking the future of energy.”
Dennis Jol, CEO of AIQ, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the partnership’s significance in creating truly autonomous operations. He remarked, "We are closing the loop from inspection to insight to action, creating a foundation for intelligent operations. Through these partnerships, we are accelerating the deployment of autonomous systems that drive significant operational efficiencies and safety improvements."
The Road Ahead
The partnership involves a three-year plan, with Gecko leading AI integration and predictive analytics using the Cantilever platform. Year one will focus on joint deployment and data modeling, while years two and three will emphasize scaled access and continuous AI optimization. This initiative is poised to reduce unplanned outages, enhance safety measures, and improve integrity performance across critical energy assets.
Embracing the Future of Energy
Robotics are pivotal in securing the future of ADNOC Gas, aligning with its strategy to leverage AI and technology for improved operational efficiency. The integration of such advanced technologies promises not only to enhance performance but also to minimize health, safety, and environmental (HSE) exposure while effectively lowering time and costs.
In summary, ADNOC Gas’s partnership with AIQ and Gecko Robotics marks a significant transformation in the industrial landscape, promising to harness the power of AI and robotics to pave the way for a more efficient and sustainable future. As this collaboration unfolds, it may well serve as a blueprint for other industries aiming to embrace automation and intelligence in their operations.