i3D robotics

We are delighted to showcase the achievements of the Automated Tunnel Robotic Installation System (ATRIS) project. This project was the result of efforts by a consortium consisting of project leads, Tunnel Engineering Services (UK) Ltd, Costain Group PLC, MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre, VVB Engineering, and ourselves. It was part-funded by Innovate UK as part of the Smart Programme. With the data and documentation provided by the project collaboration, it has been determined that a highly deployable vision system can be used as part of a control architecture to facilitate the robotic installation of services for UK tunnel construction. The application of robotics to automated installation of tunnel mechanical, electrical and communications systems is a first of a kind for UK industry. The system has multiple wider applications in a range of industries, including nuclear decommissioning. Video credit: Costain PLC.

Our partners developed our SGM algorithms for the Mars Rovers missions and are currently on the Perseverance Rover. Consequently, our software has world-leading stereo matching capabilities delivering a dense point cloud for 3D analysis for stereo vision systems. Dense stereo matching is finding corresponding points for each pixel from two or more images obtained at slightly different viewpoints, and it is a fundamental research problem in 3D scene reconstruction. Stereo matching or disparity estimation is finding the pixels in the multiscopic views corresponding to the same 3D point in the scene. The rectified epipolar geometry simplifies this process of finding correspondences on the same epipolar line. We provide demonstration software for image acquisition, stereo camera calibration, stereo matching and 3D reconstruction (point cloud output). https://bit.ly/42PYXYa #sgm #algorithms #stereomatchin #stereovision

We partnered with The National Centre for Universities and Business \(NCUB\) to offer a work placement to Anojan, an MSc student studying Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems at City, University of London. This collaboration gave Anojan real-world experience and helped us and our sister company, IS-Instruments Ltd deliver an urgent commercial system on time by turning his hand to some of the bespoke automation software development. #makingsmallmighty

Nicholas Bantin is a Director at ISI. A former investment banker who worked in the City of London for more than 30 years with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and Bank of America, Nicholas retired from the City in 2001. He is now developing new funding structures to enable SMEs to manage their funding gaps. Outside of work, Nicholas enjoys politics and can often be heard in a heated debate over a pint in the pub. He also enjoys walks with his Boxer dog, Bertie, entertaining his grandson, and watching the rugby. 𝐢𝟑𝐃 𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 - 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑐𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠. #MeetTheTeam #i3d

In the UK alone, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority estimates the cost of decommissioning and clean-up at around £131B and they predict the process could take up to 120 years. Sellafield is the largest in Europe and presents the most diverse challenges of all the sites. We've been working with the National Nuclear Laboratory and Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, with funding from Innovate UK, facilitated by FIS360 Ltd and the Game Changers programme. Our mission is to continue to develop our stereo vision camera systems and machine learning databases to help make the decommissioning process cheaper, faster and safer. https://bit.ly/3BwlQU0 #nucleardecommissioning #3dmapping #stereovision

Meet Phobos, our high-resolution 3D imaging stereo camera, and Titania, 3D imaging in the palm of your hand! Phobos and Titania are being put to use in a number of sectors, including the Foundation Industries, where they are helping to streamline and digitalise inspection processes, and nuclear decommissioning, where they are helping to make the process safer for human operators. #stereovision #hightemperature #autonomousinspection #objectrecognition https://bit.ly/3Lk2aZ0

Decommissioning is the process of making old nuclear sites safe. It includes cleaning up all residual radioactivity, dismantling the structures, removing hazardous materials or storing them for storage, and making the site safe for alternative use. It is a complex and lengthy process. The legacy nuclear fleet needs innovative, cost-effective solutions to make the decommissioning process cheaper, faster, and safer for operators. Needless to say, decommissioning nuclear sites is a complex, hazardous and expensive process. In the UK alone, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority 's estimated cost of decommissioning and clean-up is around £131 billion, and they predict the process could take up to 120 years. i3D robotics is working with partners to develop systems to aid nuclear decommissioning. It is part of the NDA team led by Jacobs (formerly Wood Nuclear) to develop 3D mapping technology using stereo vision. Further work is being conducted by i3D with the @national-nuclear-laboratory (NNL), UKAEA, and Game Changers. Funding for this work has been granted by Innovate UK with the UKRI and Sellafield Ltd and is managed by FIS360 Ltd and the NNL. 𝐢𝟑𝐃 𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 - 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑐𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠. #nucleardecommissioning #stereovision #3dmapping https://bit.ly/3BwlQU0

‘Modern’ brickmaking methods date from Tudor times! The Foundation Industries (Ceramics, Metals, Glass, Chemicals, Cement and Paper) are accountable for 10% of the UK's total carbon emissions. There is a clear need for the processes involved in these industries to be modernised and cleaned up, reducing waste, costs, and carbon emissions. i3D is at the forefront of revolutionizing these industries, harnessing the power of our stereo vision cameras and machine learning technology. This innovative approach not only streamlines quality control but also detects defects earlier in production. For instance, our technology could potentially reduce the 30% of bricks that fail to meet standards and are discarded, crushed, and repurposed for lesser uses. We're working to create a zero-carbon legacy by applying intelligent vision systems. 𝐢𝟑𝐃 𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 - 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑐𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠. https://bit.ly/3o9f5En #ceramics #metalindustry #manufacturing #netzero

i3D robotics is an innovative and dynamic micro company based in Tonbridge, Kent. Our expertise lies in 3D vision technology, particularly stereo imaging. Our experienced team members come from various academic and commercial backgrounds, including machine vision, space, optics and photonics. As well as providing off-the-shelf 3D imaging products, we can design bespoke inspection systems for many applications. Our 3D stereo vision algorithms have been developed by our academic partners for the Mars Rover missions. ✅ Stereo vision systems ✅ Flexible 3D vision systems for autonomous and robotic applications ✅ Systems for high temperature and harsh industrial environments #stereovision #machinelearning #SGM #photonics

~ 250,000 miles of roads ~ 50 road tunnels ~ 20,000 miles of railway track, and, ~ 30,000 rail tunnels, bridges and viaducts ~ 700 manhole covers in London alone These vital infrastructure components require inspection and maintenance to ensure they are undamaged, safe, and fit for purpose. Traditionally, inspection has been conducted by human operators aided by defect detection equipment. However, this inherently puts operators at risk from passing traffic, electrocution, and more. i3D provides stereo vision systems that can be robotically mounted and deployed remotely, limiting risk to humans. Stereo vision offers a more robust, more cost-effective solution to remote inspection than other 3D imaging technologies such as time-of-flight and LiDAR. We’re helping to keep Britain moving! 𝐢𝟑𝐃 𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 - 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑐𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠. #infrastructure #infrastructureprojects #maintenance #stereovision