Invert Robotics offers modular, remotely‑operated crawler platforms that perform non‑destructive testing in confined or hazardous industrial spaces.
Funding
$16.6K 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.
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Problem
Industrial assets such as tanks, vessels, pipelines, and wind‑turbine blades require regular non‑destructive testing (NDT) to ensure safety and reliability. Traditional inspections often involve human entry into confined or hazardous spaces, exposing workers to fatal accidents, long downtime, and limited inspection accuracy.
Solution
Invert Robotics provides modular, remotely‑operated crawler platforms that climb and adhere to a wide range of smooth surfaces—including non‑magnetic, magnetic, and glass‑lined materials—without the need for human entry. The robots carry up to 5 kg of CE‑ and AVI‑certified NDT tools (e.g., ultrasonic probes, high‑resolution cameras, laser scanners) to detect defects as small as 65 µm. Real‑time data streaming and a cloud‑based analytics pipeline generate high‑resolution images, precise defect localization, and comprehensive digital reports within three working days. The system’s multiple adhesion methods, portable design, and rapid setup (under 30 minutes) enable inspections to be completed in hours rather than days, reducing downtime and operational costs while maintaining safety, accuracy, and efficiency.
Target Audience
Primary customers are plant managers, maintenance engineers, and inspection teams in food production, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, energy, and wind‑energy sectors who need safe, high‑precision NDT of confined or elevated assets.
Features
- Vacuum, magnetic, and hybrid adhesion systems provide reliable climbing on non‑ferrous, ferrous, and coated surfaces, with redundancy for power loss
- Remote‑control operation from a safe vicinity eliminates confined‑space entry for personnel
- Supports a variety of NDT payloads (ultrasonic testing, visual inspection, laser surface mapping) up to 5 kg
- Detects and maps defects down to 65 microns using 30× optical zoom camera and high‑resolution sensors
- Generates full‑resolution images, wall‑thickness measurements, and precise defect maps with automated localization
- Cloud‑based reporting delivers real‑time alerts, actionable insights, and repeatable data for asset‑health tracking
- Portable, air‑freight‑compatible units with shielded transport cases for rapid deployment worldwide