Beam develops AI-powered autonomous underwater vehicles and robotic ships to enhance the efficiency of offshore wind farm operations. Their technology addresses the challenges of subsea inspections, maintenance, and decommissioning, significantly reducing operational costs and timelines.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Offshore wind farm operations face challenges in efficiently conducting subsea inspections, maintenance, and decommissioning, leading to increased operational costs and extended timelines. Traditional methods often rely on manual processes and lack comprehensive data insights for informed decision-making.
Solution
Beam provides AI-powered autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and robotic ships designed to enhance the efficiency of offshore wind farm operations across all lifecycle stages. Their technology delivers cutting-edge automation for marine site characterization, construction support, operations and maintenance, and decommissioning support. Beam's solutions leverage advanced AI, machine learning, and 3D vision to capture and interpret critical data, enabling faster decision-making and reduced operational risks. The company's autonomous vessels and all-electric ROVs facilitate optimal efficiency while lowering emissions.
Target Audience
Beam's primary customers are offshore wind farm developers and operators seeking to improve the efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness of their subsea operations.
Features
- AI-powered autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) system for subsea inspections
- Advanced vessels with custom-configured survey equipment for synergistic working and flexible sensor deployment
- Vaantage data platform for intelligent data interpretation and real-time data streaming
- High-definition 3D vision technology for precise planning of preventative maintenance and remedial works
- Autonomous solutions that reduce overall days at sea and lower HSE exposure
- Real-time 3D reconstructions of structures with sub-millimetric accuracy
- Year-on-year monitoring of components, enabling change detection and preventative maintenance
- Solutions that can be deployed while wind turbines remain operational