🔍 Highlights from Our Summer: 

• Hundreds of Inspections: Our teams and clients have worked tirelessly, performing detailed inspections on numerous wind turbines, ensuring optimal performance and preventing potential issues. 
• Collaborations: We’ve partnered with industry leaders to expand our reach and deliver top-notch inspection services in multiple regions. 
• Successful Campaigns: This season’s campaigns have been highly successful, thanks to our advanced AI-driven solutions and the hard work of our skilled teams.

 🚀 Looking Ahead: 

As we wrap up this season, we are already looking forward to booking for the next campaign season, continuing our mission to provide high-quality inspection technology for you to carry out your own inspections and stay on top of your assets. 

🛠 New Features and Innovations: 

• Repair Now Ratio: An advanced tool to prioritise and streamline repairs.
  
• Repair Module: A comprehensive system for managing and tracking repairs efficiently. 
• AI Type and Severity Suggestions: Leveraging AI to provide insightful suggestions for inspection types and severity levels. 
• Offshore Services: Expanding our capabilities to include offshore inspections and services. 
• Eve: Introducing Eve, our mini drone designed to enhance inspection accuracy and reach challenging areas. 

Thank you to our incredible teams and partners for a fantastic summer. Here’s to continued success and innovation in the months ahead! 

For more information or to schedule a demo, visit our website or contact us directly.

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This year’s theme is “Advancing Sustainable Energy.” We are committed to this cause and eager to learn about the latest industry advancements. Join us to explore our innovative solutions and discuss the future of sustainable energy. 

See you there! Book a meeting with Grant now!

📍 Event Location: Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Scotland, UK

 🕒Dates: September 3-5, 2024

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Haris’ love for adventure extends beyond his workbench. He enjoys driving his car and motorcycle through the countryside, as well as spending quality time with his family.

Haris is a multifaceted talent with a passion for creating and designing innovative solutions from scratch. He thrives on solving problems and finds immense joy in crafting unique designs. His favourite tool? The 3D printer, which he considers his ultimate playground. He is a hardware engineer, prototyping designer and skilled UAV pilot having inspected more than 100 turbines with our Dhalion only in 2024 so far in the Greek mountain tops, under the Greek sun or amidst foggy views in this very unique weather setting.  

As Haris puts it, “My true passion lies in design, and through my collaborative efforts with the team at Perceptual Robotics, our ideas come to life in the most remarkable ways. What could be more rewarding than turning ideas into reality?”

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Our boat was named after the first steam turbine-powered steamship in 1894, the fastest ship in the world at that time!

The event was a wonderful blend of creativity, teamwork, and sheer fun. It was inspiring to see so many innovative and imaginative designs crafted entirely out of cardboard. Our team poured their heart and soul into designing and building Turbinia, ensuring it was not only seaworthy but also stood out in the crowd. The construction team were Daniel, Shijing, Greg, Jack and Rob and our crew, Captain Daniel and his mate Carrie, rowed tirelessly and did an extremely good job despite the tumbling wind turbine!

A huge thank you to everyone who supported us, cheered us on, and helped make this event a memorable one. Special thanks to the organisers for putting together such a fantastic race, bringing the community together for a day of laughter, excitement, and friendly competition.

At Perceptual Robotics, we believe in pushing boundaries and exploring new frontiers, whether in the field of robotics or in a fun-filled cardboard boat race. Participating in this event reminded us of the importance of teamwork, innovation, and having a bit of fun along the way.

Here’s to more adventures and challenges ahead! 🚀

You can see the full race here!

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Our smart and reliable drones are changing the game using advanced robotics and A, making inspections faster and more accurate than ever before.

What’s even more impressive? Dhalion can handle 11 inspections in a single day on average, depending on the turbine model. The majority of these 150 inspections were large machines of 93m rotor diameter. This means more turbines checked in less time, without sacrificing quality. Our customer is thrilled with the results, seeing huge improvements in their inspection processes. The efficiency of Dhalion helps spot potential issues quickly, allowing for faster fixes and better overall turbine performance.

The customer’s ability to maintain a high volume of inspections consistently over the two-month period emphasises Dhalion’s robust performance and reliability in real-world wind energy applications. This efficiency not only aids in the swift identification of potential issues but also accelerates the implementation of necessary maintenance, thus improving overall turbine efficiency and reducing downtime.

Want to know more about how Dhalion is revolutionising wind turbine inspections? Book a demo with us! 🌐✨ 

This success story is just the beginning of how cutting-edge tech can supercharge the wind energy sector!

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This approach allows us to estimate the Annual Energy Production (AEP) loss and consequently, the associated revenue loss with much higher accuracy than traditional methods.

Simple estimates that rely solely on the severity of damage can significantly overestimate or underestimate true LE losses.

To derive sensible values, it’s crucial to consider: 

• The severity of the damage 
• The size of the damage 
• The location of each damaged region on the blade 

Aerodynamic analysis, which is the core of our methodology, addresses these factors comprehensively. This allows us to accurately calculate losses for an entire blade or even pinpoint losses associated with a specific region of damage. 

Our approach ensures that you have the precise information needed to prioritise repairs and optimise turbine performance. 

As an example for the LEE damage shown in the image, our estimations indicate that this damage alone, due to its severity, location, type, and size, will result in a yearly AEP loss of approximately 6.2% in our aerodynamic model. This particular damage is categorised as a level 5 and is about 3.6 meters long. Based on an average approach to incomes/production (customisable to reflect local pricing), this translates to an annual loss of about £4,300 (€5,117) in AEP. By turning the image of damage into actionable results, we can help prioritise repairs effectively.

The list of benefits for asset managers and owners/operators includes:

Improved Decision-Making

By understanding the precise impact of each damage on AEP loss, managers can prioritise repairs based on actual performance data rather than relying on generic severity estimates.

Enhanced Revenue Protection

By accurately estimating the AEP loss and associated revenue loss, asset managers can better understand the financial impact of turbine blade damage. This knowledge allows for more accurate budgeting and financial planning, helping to protect revenue streams. Additionally, precise calculations can support negotiations with insurance providers or warranty claims, ensuring that site managers receive appropriate compensation for damage-related losses.

Extended Turbine Lifespan

Effective prioritisation of repairs based on accurate damage assessments helps extend the lifespan of blades. By addressing critical damages promptly and efficiently, site managers can prevent minor issues from escalating into more severe problems that could lead to costly replacements or extensive downtime. This proactive maintenance approach contributes to the overall longevity and reliability of the wind farm.

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As a company deeply involved in the renewable energy sector, and with Headquarters in the UK, we see this as a fantastic opportunity to accelerate the deployment of clean energy solutions. 

The key highlights of this announcement include: 

• Immediate changes to the National Planning Policy Framework. 
• Upcoming proposals to further support renewable energy. 
• A consultation on including large onshore projects in the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project regime for quicker approvals. 

This move demonstrates the Government’s commitment to overcoming longstanding barriers and advancing clean energy infrastructure. With public support for onshore wind at an all-time high, we are ready to leverage our expertise and contribute to this new era of sustainable energy.

In an effort to meet the UK’s ambitious decarbonisation goals, it is crucial for the government to also increase the budget for supporting offshore wind projects. Without additional funding, the risk of falling short on necessary capacity is significant, potentially undermining efforts to expand renewable energy infrastructure and meet climate targets.

At Perceptual Robotics, we are committed to ensuring our cutting-edge products continue helping the onshore and offshore industry to meet their performance goals, and we look forward to working together towards a sustainable energy future.

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EVE is perfect for on-site managers who need to perform easy,  quick, ad hoc inspections, especially after sudden storms or unexpected events. With its backpack-friendly design, EVE ensures you have the power of advanced drone technology wherever you go. 

Why EVE? 

Portability: Easily fits into a backpack for effortless transportation. 

Ease of use: no need for complex setups to use our autonomous inspection capabilities 

Quick Deployments: Perform immediate inspections to identify potential damages and ensure timely maintenance. 

High Quality: regardless of pilot experience the system will provide a high level of quality images 

EVE leverages our advanced technology, delivering 14% clearer results compared to other methods. Our patented software designs and determines the drone’s path planning and data collection, making it intuitive and efficient. Plus, our online platform provides full access to data control and analysis, enhancing your operational efficiency. 

EVE is now available for purchase! Join us in our mission to create innovative solutions that simplify complex processes and deliver measurable, reliable results. Together, we can contribute to a more sustainable future. For more information and to reserve your unit reach out!

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For some of our clients, it’s not summer that’s starting but winter. And with winter comes the time for planning the next inspection campaign. 

Why not benefit from AI enhancements or drone automation in the upcoming inspection season? Both can be seamlessly combined with existing methods, bringing efficient processes to the table—especially when handling a large number of blades and their repairs. 

The beauty of our system is its adaptability. Whether you want us to ingest your existing inspections or switch to a different method with drones, we can accommodate your needs. 

Reach out to learn more! Our team is spread across different time zones, ready to tackle challenging schedules!

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We are committed to continuously enhancing our services in response to industry demands, ensuring maximum benefits for our valued customers. 

Our Dhalion system leverages our advanced AI system, to support these offshore inspection services, maintaining the same high-quality standards upheld in our onshore operations. This seamless integration guarantees consistent, reliable results regardless of location, backed by cutting-edge technology and our skilled UAV pilots. Automation becomes even more crucial in the difficult offshore environment.

Witness our UAV pilots in action! Book your inspections now! https://www.perceptual-robotics.com/contact/

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