I Robotics, which provides drone solution services, announced that it will start a micro drone-based narrow area drone inspection service in cooperation with JDRA and Mr. Masuda.
This service makes it possible to easily inspect “areas that are inaccessible to people” such as narrow areas such as chimneys, pipelines, and tunnels, and power plant boilers.
In addition, iRobotics has also developed its own technical intern training program.
By taking this technical intern training program, passing the “actual operation certification test”, and separately acquiring the “business wireless qualification”, it will be possible for drone operators to start services that comply with various regulations. , And shows the view.
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I Robotics, which provides drone solution services, will start a narrow area drone inspection service by micro drone (Kyoaibu)
This time, i Robotics, Rix Co., Ltd., Japan Drone A solution to send a drone with a diameter of 8 to 19 cm and a weight of 170 g or less into a narrow area in collaboration with the Race Association (JDRA) and Mr. Katsuhiko Masuda (Eureka, Inc.), who is world-famous for shooting with micro drones.・ We have developed a service.
With the realization of this service, it will be possible to easily inspect “areas that are inaccessible to people” such as narrow areas such as chimneys, pipelines, and tunnels, and power plant boilers.
The drone used in this solution is a modified small and safe aircraft developed for racing and hobby.
You can shoot and inspect as if the pilot were flying by himself through a head-mounted display.
In addition, iRobotics has developed its own technical intern training program in cooperation with JDRA and Mr. Masuda.
By taking this technical intern training program, passing the “actual operation certification test”, and separately acquiring the “business wireless qualification”, it will be possible for drone operators to start services that comply with various regulations. I will.
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All buildings must be properly managed and repaired in accordance with the Building Standards Act and other laws and regulations to maintain safety.
Among them, high-rise buildings, commercial facilities, schools, hospitals, warehouses, plants, etc., which are called special buildings, need to be checked and repaired on a regular basis, which is directly linked to safety, durability, and asset value. This is an important matter.
However, it is not easy to inspect narrow areas such as chimneys, pipelines, and tunnels, and many plants and infrastructure are aging, so it is an urgent issue to realize automation and remoteization solutions that do not depend on people. Has been done.
This time, the narrow area drone inspection service by micro drone developed by i Robotics sends a special drone with a diameter of 8 cm to 19 cm and a weight of about 70 g to 170 g to narrow areas such as chimneys, pipelines and tunnels, and this is operated by remote control. By operating it, you can perform efficient and effective inspection and shooting without endangering human life.
This drone is a very realistic solution because the price per aircraft is low and you can always operate multiple aircraft and respond flexibly at low cost.
In addition, since it can be operated efficiently by remote control using general-purpose communication technology, it can be operated even in special environments such as boilers for power generation and reactors of chemical plants where people cannot enter.
At iRobotics, we will continue to develop inspection technology inside the plant, and by consistently providing advanced services and technical training, we will be able to provide a more stable supply of energy, economic development, and reduce the environmental burden on a global scale. I will contribute.
I Robotics’ narrow area drone inspection service was developed with the aim of providing a more realistic solution.
Synergistic effects can be expected by using this service in combination after understanding the customer’s conventional construction methods and work issues.
For example, in the past, it is possible to check the safety of a place where a person is inspecting directly at risk using a micro drone in advance, or to check the internal condition and find a place to be inspected in detail. Dramatically improved safety, reliable shortening of construction period and cost reduction are possible.
The main features are as follows.
■ Customer benefits (plant operators, facility managers, etc.)
・ Experienced staff thoroughly considers existing work methods, and then identifies targets (work / locations) where drone solutions can be provided. I will. As a result, it is possible to efficiently carry out smarter and more effective work by mutually utilizing the skill of conventional construction methods and the mobility of micro drones.
・ Experienced staff will carefully consider the situation of the structure and decide the optimum drone system, communication method, etc. The size of the drone is about 8 cm to 19 cm, and the weight varies depending on the camera and sensor installed, but it is 170 g or less and does not require a flight application for operation. (* A separate commercial wireless qualification must be obtained for operation)
-Since it is a remote control, you can use it with confidence even in a special environment such as a power generation boiler that people cannot enter. In addition, because it is inexpensive and small, for example, in the case of an in-core inspection, it is possible to take measures such as thermal decomposition at an ultra-high temperature as it is as “one-way operation” in an emergency.
・ We provide this service as a service that does not require the capitalization or maintenance of drones and robots by customers.
■ Advantages of drone operators
・ No special qualifications other than professional wireless qualifications are required, and we also provide consulting services including skill training and follow-up training, so after taking this skill training program By passing the “actual operation certification test” and separately acquiring the “commercial wireless qualification”, it will be possible to commercialize the operation.
At iRobotics, we will continue joint research with each company and develop with the aim of providing safe and reliable services in order to strengthen Japan’s industrial competitiveness.
Can be used in all narrow areas
Examples: Chimneys, pipelines, kilns, troughs, exhaust ducts, pipelines, caves, manholes, power generation boilers, chemical plant reactors, tunnels , Underground structure, inside the ship, crane girder, hopper, etc.
At iRobotics, we will actually perform a demonstration using a micro drone on the following schedule.
- ■ Tokyo
- Date: July 29, 13
- 00-16: 00 Place: LIFORK Lab (2-3-2 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Otemachi Place West Tower B2F)
* If you would like to participate, please contact us. Please contact us. - ■ Osaka / Nagoya / Fukuoka To be held
- Scheduled for August or later * Details will be announced on the website as soon as they are decided.
・ RIX Corporation A
machinery trading company for plants that manufactures and sells industrial machinery. Equipped with a manufacturer function, we ask for your cooperation in sales and after-sales support for the narrow area drone inspection service.
・ Katsuhiko Masuda (Eureka, Inc.)
One of the world’s leading micro drone pilots and video engineers who shoots promotional videos using micro drones. “Onnanocos” released on YouTube has become a hot topic in the world. We ask for your cooperation in the development and deployment of technical support and skill training programs and aircraft in the narrow area drone inspection service.
・ Japan Drone Racing Association (JDRA) In
addition to popularizing and promoting drone racing with a view to becoming a professional sport, it is the largest drone racing organization in Japan that trains drone racers and utilizes them industrially. We ask for your cooperation in the development and deployment of technical support and skill training programs in the narrow area drone inspection service.
・ I Robotics Co., Ltd.
Since its establishment in 2016, we have been developing and providing solutions for plants using our proprietary work-type drones. Since its founding, it has promoted its business through open innovation with large companies, and in 2018, it won the Excellence Award in the Mitsubishi Estate Corporate Accelerator Program.
I Robotics provides operation consulting, integrated data analysis platform, operation analysis, and human resources platform for narrow area drone inspection service, and develops it as part of integrated drone solution for plants together with partner companies. To go.
Therefore, in anticipation of future developments, we raised funds through a third-party allotment of shares from En-Japan Co., Ltd., Monex Ventures Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi UFJ Capital Co., Ltd., and Drone Fund.
At iRobotics, we are actively investing not only in the hardware field but also in the software field.
At the same time as promoting automation and labor saving of work on the outer wall of high places by drones and robots, we will further promote artificial intelligence of data analysis.
For inquiries about this service
Infoattoirobotics.Co.Jp
TEL: 03-4405-5041
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