... Abstract This paper will outline the challenges faced and solutions employed to enable selective stimulation of a pilot horizontal well in the Tengiz field by mechanical manipulation of fracturing sleeves utilizing an electric line deployed tractor system. Specifically, how the robotic system...

... Abstract Early in 2014, TotalEnergies E&P, Chevron ETC, and Oceaneering Subsea Robotics (SSR) (Formerly C&C Technologies) came to an agreement to jointly develop an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, AUV, system capable of performing complete AUV pipeline inspection for deepwater pipelines...

...), drones, and robotics in the oil and gas industry. These technologies can unlock tremendous value in oilfield operations. The objective of this study is to examine methods through which this value will be brought to the industry and analyze the impact of these technologies in enabling Industrial...

... Summary A novel high-resolution acoustic imaging technology was developed for the identification of downhole obstructions, restrictions, and casing damage in real time. This system is the first downhole imaging platform that incorporates an articulated robotic head to capture a dimensionally...

...What AI Can, And Cannot Do The powers and capabilities of AI are breathtaking. But there is also the risk of organizations taking it too far. Robots are currently performing very well in some of the repetitive tasks that are carried out in the industry, and this raises fundamental questions...

... formulations were screened by utilizing high throughput robotics 2 - 4 , using CMC as the selection guide. To validate the concept, several known corrosion inhibitor formulas were selected to optimize their efficacy. Each formula contained several active ingredients and a solvent package. These raw...

... Abstract Robotics is often referred to as an enabler towards safer and more cost-effective operations within the energy industry. However, for robots to achieve their full potential they too require their own enablers. This paper intends to present a collection of lessons learnt in robotic...

... To further explore and exploit this innovation challenge , we have executed a number of controlled trials to assess the impact of the use of ground (or: surface) robots 2 to the ‘O&M’ processes of high-capital assets. Such ‘remote operator’ robots can be defined as: ‘any application where...

... Abstract In this paper, the results and methodology of a framework to enable run-time safety compliance and self-certification of robotics is presented. This transferable framework is verified within a practical demonstration scenario, based on asset inspection within a confined space...

... As such, ground robotics is seen as one of the key enablers for this new NUI-1Y concept. From R&D to reality Upstream Oil & Gas surveillance robot Artificial Intelligence long duration test manipulation capability operation platform objective new technology wellhead...

... such as resident AUV and ROV systems. This paper will present the Robotics Platform and interface philosophy along with a view of the roadmap forward. It will cover existing components and how they are used. It will discuss open interfaces and how they are used in recent projects and some views on coming...

... that require support from robotic systems equipped with a substantial amount of artificial intelligence. At the Robotics Innovation Center, a department of the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI), technologies are being developed that have the potential to support marine mining in all...

... that allows scuba divers to collect data during their leisure activity is presented. It consists of a modular robotics system connected with a variable number of heterogeneous payloads, directly manageable through a tablet, to equip an underwater scooter. After the mission, the user can upload the data...

... Abstract Applications of advanced robotics systems have grown over the past couple of decades in a wide range of industries. These include deployments in the space, military, manufacturing, mining, agriculture, emergency-response, oil and gas, transportation and many other sectors. Innovations...

... a challenge due to the difficulty associated with equipment installation, inspection and maintenance in those locations. This paper discusses the impact of robotic deployment in the offshore Oil and Gas production environment and presents the design of specialized robots capable of undertaking the inspection...

... automation module scenario offshore platform simulation robotic framework trajectory application otc 24484 platform visualization simulator obstacle artificial intelligence upstream oil & gas sensor robot avoidance obstacle avoidance operation offshore scenario...

..., but are also highly relevant for many current petroleum installations. Automation and remote supervision and control are both important areas which can address these challenges. To this end, robots are already contributing subsea, but also have the potential to contribute with significant benefits within both...

... Abstract The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) routinely operates robotic spacecraftmillions of miles from the Earth. Current JPL missions include roving on Marsand observing the Sun, Earth, Saturn, comets and asteroids and deep space. Advances in high-fidelity modeling, simulation...