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As new technologies and robotic solutions emerge, how will facilities of the future look? The seminar “Robotic-Enabled Facilities” addresses a cross-section of topics, from robotic certifications and process automation to embedding robotics into routine operations and contributing to the industrial…

Just a few more days left of an extraordinary year! A year that we collectively adapted and adjusted, creating new and innovative concepts to move Inspection, Maintenance and Cleaning robotics forward. It was a year that we -like many- discovered…

The renewable energy sector is gaining unprecedented momentum across many industries and we are pleased to present the seminar Focus Forward: Renewable Energy on December 18th. This 2,5-hour seminar is free, open to the public, and an excellent opportunity to…

The nomination period for the annual SPRINT Robotics Awards is open! There are three categories in the SPRINT Robotics Awards 2020: Groundbreaking Collaborative Work towards Acceptance of Inspection and Maintenance Robotics Scaling of a Robotic Solution New Innovative Technology in…

Standard Test Methods for robot performance are repeatable, reproducible, statistically significant, and scientifically validated ways of measuring the performance of robots. The aim of the report, “Standard Test Methods for Remote Operations: Operator Rounds and Incident Response” is to provide…

Driving Robotic Innovation in Inspection & Maintenance Across Industries date & time: September 8, 2020, 13:30-17:30 CEST location: virtual event How are different industries utilizing inspection and maintenance robotics? What is necessary to accelerate the market uptake of I&M robotics?…

SPRINT Robotics announces the CFM Challenge, aiming to find demonstrable robotic technologies that can be used for the cleaning & fabric maintenance of storage tanks, pressure vessels, process piping, and their associated supporting infrastructure. One winning solution provider will receive…

PILOTING Project is organizing a free webinar to highlight specific I&M use cases related to refineries, viaducts and tunnels. PILOTING is a H2020 project that is developing advanced robotics and AI technologies applied to Inspection & Maintenance (I&M) industry. This…

Virtual events showcasing the latest robotic solutions for Inspection & Maintenance SPRINT Robotics introduces a series of virtual showcases, bringing market-ready robotic solutions for inspection and maintenance digitally to sites and facilities around the world. Each virtual event includes 10…

Asset operators are starting to move away from human-entry inspections and look towards the application of robotics for the inspection of pressure vessels. The key drivers are cost-efficiency, the improvement of the repeatability and effectiveness of inspections, and the increase…

At SPRINT Robotics we are monitoring and adjusting as the Covid-19 situation develops. We realize that many of you will be affected in the short term either directly due to measures to contain the virus or due to people you…

The report “Focus on Remote Operations” is presented by SPRINT Robotics’ Action Group Remote Operator (AGRO).  This strategic blueprint has been published to further assist members with remote operator robotic applications, leveraging experiences and capturing specific considerations from companies who…

SPRINT Robotics presents a groundbreaking seminar this February, “Robotic-Enabled Facilities”, to address the practical implementation of robotic technology deployment with the use of enhanced facility design or modification. The one-day seminar will be held in Houston, Texas on February 27,…

2019 was a great year for SPRINT Robotics! SPRINT Robotics continues to grow at a rapid pace, not only in Participant numbers, but also with the expansion to other industry sectors. The number of roadshows grew to five this year…

The first SPRINT Robotics roadshow in Southeast Asia was very well attended, drawing crowds at all seven locations in Malaysia and Singapore. Both the hosts and participants were enthusiastic about SPRINT Robotics’ initiative to bring digital and robotic technologies to…

Press Release 31 October 2019 Winners of the SPRINT Robotics Awards 2019 announced During the SPRINT Robotics World Conference for Inspection and Maintenance Robotics 2019 in Rotterdam, the winners of the SPRINT Robotics Awards 2019 were announced. The SPRINT Robotics…

This November, SPRINT Robotics is organizing its first roadshow in Southeast Asia with events Malaysia and Singapore. The roadshow will take the latest market-ready digital and robotic technologies from the SPRINT community to the doorstep of potential end users. The…

Download the Guidelines for the Application of Robotics for In-service Inspection of Aboveground Storage Tanks The “Guidelines for the Application of Robotics for In-service Inspection of Aboveground Storage Tanks” aim to facilitate an accelerated yet responsible adoption of routine in-service robotic…

The Global Inspection and Maintenance Robotics Week is coming to Rotterdam! Learn more about how SPRINT Robotics is fast-tracking the market readiness of robotic solutions for inspection and maintenance. MONDAY 21 OCTOBER 12:30 – 17:00 RIMA Open Call Summit 4th…

Industry leaders from around the globe gather in Rotterdam on October 22-23 for the World Conference for Inspection and Maintenance Robotics 2019, organized by the SPRINT Robotics Collaborative. The two-day conference and exhibition focus on the rapid developments, long-term industry…

The RIMA network will host an afternoon of information and matchmaking on October 21st, 2019 in De Doelen, Rotterdam. The Open Call Summit gives SMEs and end users a chance to interact, providing an opportunity to gain further knowledge about…

NACE International, worldwide corrosion authority, presents a two-day seminar this October featuring thought leaders from the energy, technological, manufacturing, and engineering sectors, who will discuss various robotic technologies available to perform physical tasks and conduct inspections remotely. Featured speakers include…

The SPRINT Robotics Canada Roadshow kicks off next week with stops planned in Calgary, Edmonton and Fort Saskatchewan. Unique to this roadshow is an open event which will be held in downtown Calgary on September 10th at the Calgary Petroleum…

The Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) and the SPRINT Robotics Collaborative signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will promote the use of robotics for inspection and maintenance in the water sector. Both organizations expressed their intent to partner, establishing…

This July, the first Australian SPRINT Robotics seminar will be held in Perth to showcase the application of robotics for inspection and maintenance. The seminar provides a platform to showcase new technologies and an opportunity to learn about and exchange…

As of June 2019, Steven Trevino joins the SPRINT Robotics Collaborative team. Within his role, he will support the SPRINT Robotics Collaborative effort primarily in North America, helping to grow the global acceptance and use of robotics for I&M, align…

The World Conference for Inspection and Maintenance Robotics 2019 to take place in the largest petrochemical hub of Europe Global industry leaders of inspection, maintenance and cleaning robotics for capital-intensive infrastructure gather in Rotterdam   The second edition of the…

The SPRINT Robotics Award 2018 has been awarded to Intero Integrity. This award by the SPRINT Robotics Collaborative is awarded annually in recognition of ground-breaking collaborative work towards the acceptance of inspection and maintenance robotics in our society. The award...

The SPRINT Robotics Collaborative (www.sprintrobotics.org) is a rapidly growing global not-for-profit foundation, dedicated to accelerating the large-scale deployment of Robotics for Inspection & Maintenance. Currently, more than 60 organizations from around the globe actively participate in the SPRINT Robotics Collaborative,…

Global industry gathering to focus on rapid developments and long-term industry priorities of robotic techniques and solutions for capital-intensive infrastructure  The 1st World Conference for Inspection and Maintenance Robotics is a groundbreaking event organized by the SPRINT Robotics Collaborative. The...

ASME and SPRINT Robotics recently announced a Gap Analysis Workshop to be offered during the 1st World Conference for Inspection and Maintenance Robotics, which is being organized by SPRINT Robotics on November 13-14, 2018, at the San Luis Resort and…

SPRINT Robotics successfully completed its first roadshow in North America. Over the course of two and a half weeks during July and August 2018, the SPRINT Robotics group travelled through Texas and Louisiana to visit a multitude of sites along...

On June 19th, 2018, the SPRINT Robotics Collaborative celebrated the launch of its Asia-Pacific Chapter in Singapore. In cooperation with Vopak, a kick-off seminar titled “Driving Productivity” was organized to elaborate on the status and development of the robotic applications...

In a historic place where they built the last Dutch Submarines, SPRINT Robotics organized a successful robotics Demonstration Event at the RDM Training Plant in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on April 18th & 19th 2018. Developments in our domain are moving...

The SPRINT Robotics Collaborative is pleased to invite you to the upcoming SPRINT Robotics Showcasing and Demonstration Events on May 15th and 16th in the US. Using robotics in the domain of technical inspection and maintenance of capital intensive infrastructure...

The SPRINT Robotics Collaborative is pleased to invite you to the upcoming SPRINT Robotics Asia-Pacific Kick-Off Seminar, which will take place in Singapore on 19 June 2018. In celebration of the launch of the SPRINT Robotics Asia-Pacific Chapter, we are...

The SPRINT Robotics Collaborative is pleased to invite you to the upcoming SPRINT Robotics Demonstration Event at RDM-Campus, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, on April 18 and April 19 2018. This event is organised by SPRINT Robotics in cooperation with iTanks. Using...

The deadline of applications to the Disaster Robotics Challenge of the World Robot Summit has been extended to March 15, JST.  The awards & prize, the travel support information and the detailed rules have been announced.  Please visit the following…

The SPRINT Robotics Award 2017 has been awarded to GE Inspection Robotics and IRISNDT. This award by the SPRINT Robotics Collaborative is awarded annually in recognition of ground-breaking collaborative work towards the acceptance of inspection and maintenance robotics in our…

The Robotics Information and Brokerage event organised by SPARC will bring people from the robotics field together to explore the new 2018-2020 work programme and in particular the call for Robotics Digital Innovation Hubs (DIH). The event will take place…

Robotics and AI are a key part of the UK Industrial Strategy and public sector funding is being made available to support R&D in the sector. At the same time private sector investors are actively seeking opportunities to invest in…

The SPRINT Robotics Collaborative is pleased to invite you to the upcoming SPRINT Robotics Seminar, which will be hosted by Dietsmann, in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on 13 December 2017. Venue: Grimaldi Forum The program will cover a range of perspectives and developments...

The SPRINT Robotics Collaborative is pleased to invite you to the upcoming SPRINT Robotics Demonstration Days, which will be hosted by BASF Freeport, Texas, USA, on 25 October 2017. Using robotics in the domain of technical inspection and maintenance of...

On May 30th & 31st, 2017, BASF Antwerp hosted a 2-day event for the demonstration of inspection and maintenance robotics. View the event video.  

The SPRINT Robotics Collaborative, in collaboration with Chevron, organized its 4th International Seminar on April 11th & 12th 2017, in Houston, Texas, USA. The 2-day Seminar, hosted at Chevron’s Global headquarters, was titled “Inspection & Maintenance Robotics: Driving Efficiency” and…

We are pleased to confirm that, as an extension to the SPRINT Robotics Seminar scheduled for April 11th & 12th, 2017, in Houston, Texas, USA, our seminar exhibitors will also be demonstrating their technologies at the PRCI Technology Development Centre…

A way to bridge the valley of death in Inspection & Maintenance Robotics Showcases, Discussion, Brainstorming with key stakeholder from the industry   View Summary of inspection and maintenance workshop at ERF 2017   The euRobotics Maintenance and Inspection Topic Group…

The SPRINT Robotics Collaborative is pleased to invite you to the upcoming SPRINT Robotics Seminar, which will be hosted by Chevron, in Houston, Texas, USA, on 11 & 12 April 2017. Address: 1500 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX The program will cover a…

The Inspection and Maintenance Robotics Seminar in Amsterdam was a phenomenal success and was a clear demonstration of the rapidly rising interest in this fast-growing field. Attendees have shared their appreciation for the relevant topics addressed during the Seminar, the…

We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming Inspection and Maintenance Robotics Seminar, which will be hosted by Shell, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on 25 & 26 October 2016. Join us as we celebrate the completion of the PETROBOT…

UKAEA’s RACE (Remote Applications in Challenging Environments) centre would like to invite you to attend the RAS in Challenging Environments Expo16 on 28th September 2016 at RACE, Culham, Oxfordshire. The UK government is reviewing how it should commit itself to…

We are very pleased to announce the start of SPRINT Robotics North America – our regional chapter in North America! Founded in January 2015 by Chevron, Gassco, Shell and Statoil, the SPRINT Robotics Collaborative has since its inception grown rapidly…

The SPRINT Robotics Collaborative, in collaboration with Chevron, organized its 2nd International Seminar on April 4th & 5th 2016, in Houston, Texas, USA. The 2-day Seminar, hosted at Chevron’s Global headquarters, was titled “The Global Outlook for Inspection and Maintenance…

SPRINT Robotics Seminar: Global Outlook on Inspection & Maintenance Robotics The SPRINT Robotics Collaborative is pleased to invite you to the upcoming SPRINT Robotics Seminar, which will be hosted by Chevron, in Houston, USA, on 4&5 April 2016. Day 1 is…

The euRobotics Topic Group “Maintenance & Inspection Robotics” will be presenting a workshop at this year’s euRobotics Forum (ERF2016) in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Date: Tuesday, 22 March, 2016

Time: 08:30-10:00

Venue: Room 4, Cultural and Congress Centre (“Cankarjev dom”)

(Visit http://www.erf2016.eu/ for more information on ERF2016)

Workshop Focus: The focus of the workshop will be to provide an overview of the currently available and deployed robotic solutions in the domain of maintenance & inspection

We’re very proud to share the details from the SPRINT Robotics Event: the 23rd of September the SPRINT Robotics Seminar and the 24th of September the euRobotic Topic Group Maintenance & Inspection Workshop.

Global Outlook on Maintenance & Inspection Robotics 23/09/2015 Shell Technology Centre Amsterdam

How to prepare and be successful for the upcoming H2020 call 24/09/2015 Shell Technology Centre Amsterdam

How to prepare and be successful for the upcoming H2020 call 24/09/2015 Shell Technology Centre Amsterdam

Tjibbe Bouma, SPRINT Chairman, introduced SPRINT to a group of well over 50 representatives of companies from across the industry at the euRobotics topic group meeting at Shell Amsterdam on February 23rd 2015. After the presentation we received several requests…

Events where you can meet SPRINT Robotics Collaborative participants: March 11-13, 2015 – European Robotics Forum, Vienna. Meet us at the Petrobot booth.

In January 2015 SPRINT Robotics Collaborative is officially launched. Quasset is one of the initiators of this platform. The goal of SPRINT Robotics is to encourage the worldwide use of robotics for inspection, cleaning and maintenance in the Petrochemical Industry…