Advanced Inspection’s ARTIO system is a sub‑200 g, battery‑operated phased‑array ultrasonic tester designed for mounting on drones and autonomous robots, providing up to 60 Hz A‑scan refresh and real‑time volumetric imaging via Total Focusing Method and Full Matrix Capture algorithms. It streams encrypted data over a >60 m wireless link to iOS devices for on‑site review and can be extended with a hot‑swap external battery, enabling rapid, high‑resolution inspection of oil‑and‑gas infrastructure.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional phased‑array ultrasonic testing equipment is bulky, tethered to power sources, and limited to fixed‑site operation, making it difficult to deploy on drones or autonomous robots for rapid inspection of dispersed oil‑and‑gas assets. This restricts inspection frequency, increases labor costs, and prolongs downtime for critical infrastructure.
Solution
Advanced Inspection’s ARTIO system delivers a sub‑200 g, battery‑operated phased‑array ultrasonic tester that can be mounted on drones or ground robots. The device offers selectable A‑scan refresh rates up to 60 Hz, enabling high‑resolution defect imaging in real time. A proprietary wireless link maintains stable communication beyond 60 m line‑of‑sight, allowing data to stream directly to an iOS tablet or iPhone for on‑site review. An internal 4‑hour battery and a compact swappable external battery bank extend mission endurance without sacrificing weight. Integrated Total Focusing Method (TFM) and Full Matrix Capture (FMC) algorithms provide detailed volumetric images and precise defect sizing. All data are encrypted and can be uploaded to a cloud service for archival and further analysis. The lightweight, plug‑and‑play design eliminates the need for a dedicated operator, reducing inspection time and labor overhead.
Target Audience
Primary customers are inspection contractors and asset owners in the oil‑and‑gas sector, as well as other heavy‑industry operators that require mobile, high‑resolution ultrasonic testing for pipelines, tanks, and structural components.
Features
- Weight under 200 g (7 oz), optimized for drone and robotic payloads
- Battery‑powered operation: 4 h continuous use, with optional hot‑swap external battery pack
- Selectable A‑scan refresh up to 60 Hz for high‑speed data acquisition
- Long‑range, line‑of‑sight wireless link (>60 m) with low‑latency streaming to iOS devices
- iOS compatibility (iPhone/iPad, iOS 13.5+) with native app for real‑time visualization and control
- Phased‑array transducer equipped with TFM and FMC signal‑processing for volumetric imaging and accurate defect sizing
- Secure, end‑to‑end encrypted data transmission and optional cloud analytics integration
- Compact form factor and mounting interface designed for quick integration on UAVs and autonomous ground platforms