David Lamont
CEO
Square Robot
Square Robot designs and manufactures autonomous submersible inspection robots that perform API 653 and EEMUA 159 compliant internal inspections of aboveground storage tanks while they remain in service. This technology eliminates the need for confined space entry, reducing downtime and associated costs while providing comprehensive data for regulatory compliance and operational safety.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data & Analytics
- Hardware
- Industrial Automation
- Robotics
Updated 7 months ago
Funding
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Product
Problem
Internal inspections of aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) traditionally require taking the tank out of service, resulting in downtime, lost revenue, and the need for confined space entry, which poses safety risks. Traditional methods also generate waste from cleaning and purging the tank.
Solution
Square Robot provides autonomous, submersible robots for on-stream internal inspections of ASTs, adhering to API 653 and EEMUA 159 standards. The robotic platform eliminates the need for confined space entry, reduces downtime, and minimizes environmental impact by avoiding waste generation. The robots are equipped with Phased Array Ultrasonic Transducers (PAUT) to maximize inspection coverage, especially in critical zones near the tank shell where corrosion is most likely. The data collected enables informed, data-driven decisions, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational safety.
Target Audience
The primary customers are in the refining, chemical, mining, aviation, renewables, and power generation industries who require internal inspections of aboveground storage tanks.
Features
- Autonomous, submersible robots designed for internal AST inspections while tanks remain in service.
- Compliant with API 653 and EEMUA 159 standards.
- Phased Array Ultrasonic Transducer (PAUT) technology for comprehensive inspection coverage.
- Data-driven solutions for advanced risk-based analysis, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
- Efficient deployment and retrieval through roof or side shell manways.
- Mobile command centers for on-site operations.
- Reporting provides digitization of tank inspection, moving away from manual interpretation.