An experimental new undersea robot shows great promise for use in the upkeep of offshore renewable energy platforms. Because it has the ability to climb vertical underwater surfaces – and paint them – ...

Robotic solutions have advanced rapidly over the past decade, becoming an essential technology in the inspection and management of wind turbines. Since the first drone inspection was conducted in 2010 ...

Although robots have been used by the wind energy industry to paint and polish blades, automation has not been widely adopted. Research at the laboratory demonstrates the ability of a robot to trim, ...

The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has employed robotic technology to assist in the production of wind turbine blades, aiming to alleviate challenging working ...

Researchers have successfully leveraged robotic assistance in the manufacture of wind turbine blades, allowing for the elimination of difficult working conditions for humans and the potential to ...