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.

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

i3D has developed imaging instrumentation for Steel and other high-temperature manufacturing environments such as Glass and Ceramics. Using state-of-the-art, proprietary stereo-matching algorithms to produce 3D representations of targets for inspection and monitoring can ensure high product quality and quick detection of defects and faults. Our stereo systems provide a tailored solution with unprecedented resolution and accuracy, even in the most challenging conditions. Our stereo cameras are protected in a water-and-air-cooled protective housing capable of withstanding temperatures of up to 2000ºC and have in-built conductors to draw heat build-up away from sensitive components. 𝐢𝟑𝐃 𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 - 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑐𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠. https://bit.ly/3yudMok

Concrete is the most widely used building material in the world. With so much of our infrastructure reliant on it, we must find ways to monitor the condition of structures to ensure the safety of the people who use them. Defects and cracks identified early reduce the likelihood of catastrophic failure and reduce the expense of repairs. In this project, the client wanted to increase automation and robotics to improve the installation and monitoring of the life of sizeable pre-cast concrete (PCC) sections, bringing about a series of technology developments from i3D robotics. Find out more: #concrete #inspection #autonomoussystems #robotics #stereovision

i3D is focused on developing technologies to enable a smart and zero-carbon world. Our 3D stereo vision technology provides real-time control, using AI software for defect detection and object recognition. We are designing a new generation of flexible 3D vision systems for autonomous and robotic applications. Our experienced team members come from various academic and commercial backgrounds, including machine vision, space, optics, and photonics. In addition to providing off-the-shelf 3D imaging products, we can design bespoke inspection systems for many industrial applications, particularly manufacturing and nuclear decommissioning. 𝐢𝟑𝐃 𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 - 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑐𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠. #stereovision #3dimaging