The startup develops a robotics and data analytics platform that utilizes robots for pipe corrosion detection in the petrochemicals industry, employing 3D visualization tools and predictive analytics for inspection planning. This technology enables manufacturing companies to identify corrosion issues early, optimize resource allocation, and enhance operational efficiency, resulting in significant cost savings.
Funding
$17.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Manual inspections for corrosion in petrochemical pipes are time-consuming, costly, and can expose personnel to hazardous environments. These traditional methods often require scaffolding and insulation removal, leading to operational disruptions and incomplete data collection. The lack of comprehensive and accurate data hinders effective maintenance planning and risk mitigation.
Solution
ARIX Technologies provides a robotics and data analytics platform for pipe corrosion detection, offering an alternative to manual inspection processes. The platform utilizes robots equipped with advanced sensors to navigate industrial pipes and collect detailed corrosion data, even under insulation. This robotic inspection approach reduces the need for scaffolding, minimizes human exposure to hazardous areas, and accelerates the inspection process by up to 13 times compared to traditional methods. The collected data is then analyzed using proprietary algorithms to predict future corrosion risks and identify critical issues with high accuracy. The platform delivers actionable insights through a user-friendly dashboard, enabling operators to optimize maintenance schedules, reduce downtime, and enhance operational efficiency.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes asset integrity managers, maintenance engineers, and inspection service providers in the oil & gas, petrochemical, and power & utilities industries.
Features
- Robotic crawlers capable of navigating complex pipe networks and accessing hard-to-reach areas
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) using Pulse Eddy Current (PEC) technology to inspect through insulation without removal
- 360º full-coverage data collection for comprehensive assessment of pipe condition
- Advanced analytics models that predict future corrosion with up to 90% accuracy
- User-friendly dashboard with 3D visualization tools for intuitive data interpretation
- Customizable analysis dataflows to meet specific operational needs
- Integration with existing asset management systems for seamless data sharing
- Option to buy/lease the robotic platform or hire ARIX for inspection services