Roborigger offers a remote-controlled robotic system that attaches to crane wire ropes to actively manage load orientation and stability. This technology eliminates the need for manual taglines, significantly improving personnel safety and enabling precise load placement even in moderate wind conditions.
Funding
$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.
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Product
Problem
Crane lifting operations frequently require personnel to manage load orientation using taglines, exposing them to significant safety risks. Additionally, external factors like wind can impede precise load placement, leading to operational inefficiencies and increased costs.
Solution
Roborigger provides a remote-controlled load orientation system that attaches to a crane's wire rope, enabling precise control over a load's position and orientation. This technology eliminates the need for taglines and personnel to be in close proximity to suspended loads, thereby enhancing safety. The system is designed to maintain load stability even in moderate wind conditions, allowing for more efficient and accurate load placement. This leads to reduced operational downtime and improved overall project timelines.
Target Audience
The primary customers are companies involved in heavy lifting operations within the construction, mining, oil and gas, and logistics sectors that utilize cranes.
Features
- Remotely controlled robotic device that attaches to a crane's wire rope via hook.
- Actively manages load orientation and stability, mitigating effects of wind and preventing load spin.
- Eliminates the requirement for manual tagline use, significantly improving personnel safety.
- Offers wireless remote control with a minimum range of 100 meters.
- Designed to operate effectively in wind speeds up to 25-30 km/h.
- Supports up to two preset orientations for repetitive lifting tasks.
- Battery-operated system with a minimum operational life of 12 hours.
- Integrated load management and camera system with still image capture and video streaming capabilities.
- Available in various models with Safe Working Loads (SWL) ranging from 10 to 50 tonnes.
- Wireless release hook accessory for remote detachment of landed loads, available in multiple weight capacities (25t to 120t WLL).
- Offset lifting system for precise placement of facade pieces or panels adjacent to existing structures.
- Cloud-based IoT platform for real-time data logging of lifting operations, including location, time, weight, equipment diagnostics, and safety incident recording.