THE INSPECTOR ROBOT

The world´s toughest data gathering robot.

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Taurob Inspector

Robotized inspection and maintenance.

With the power of precision sensors, the Inspector excels in data collection with unparalleled versatility and objectivity, often surpassing human operators. It captures ultra-high-definition photos and videos, records sounds, identifies gas leaks through thermography, and surveys its surroundings with a 3D LIDAR scanner.

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4 hour mission runtime

Natural born ATEX

Available within 1 month

Ground robots are now a reality in the energy industry.

Ground robots are already a reality in the energy sector. They can navigate difficult terrain, operate in hazardous environments, collect data and lower emissions of operations. With advances in technology, the use of ground robots is expected to increase in the coming years.

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SAFETY ABOVE ALL

Industry best practice hazard and risk analysis performed with clients and certification bodies.

INTEGRATION IN SOFTWARE SYSTEMS

Taurob’s flexible API connects directly to a client’s digital twin or seamlessly integrates 3rd party software.

HUMAN-LIKE PERSPECTIVE

Thanks to its four joint long arm, the robot possesses a unique advantage – being able to inspect Points Of Interests that were designed for a human perspective.

HIGH MISSION ENDURANCE

The Inspector performs missions of up to 2,5 uninterrupted hours and recharges in only 80 minutes to its full capacity.

TACKLING MULTIPLE FLOORS

The Inspector climbs and descends stairs of up to 45° inclination in order to perform missions on multiple levels.

HIGH RELIABILITY AND AVAILABILITY

We are committed to designing, developing and long-term testing in order to achieve maximum availability in the field.

FOR EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENT

The robot is intrinsically safe and fulfils requirements to function in the harshest environments.

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE EXPERTISE

Industry best practice hazard and risk analysis performed with clients and certification bodies.

Climbing industrial stairs up to 45°

Long mission endurance and fast charging

High human perspective thanks to its long arm

High and low temperatures from -20C° to +60C°

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ATEX CERTIFIED DOCKING

Automatic battery charging and pressurization in ATEX Zone.

EasyDrive and EasyMissioN WEB APP

Remote mission settings via app over WiFi, LTE or 4G connection.

Third party software integration

Easily connects and interacts with specialized software.

Integration in software systems

Human-like perspective

Fast charging in ATEX zone

High mission endurance

Advanced tracks

Inspection and maintenance expertise

ATEX zone 1 docking

Tackling multiple floors

ATEX and ICEx certified

+60°/-20° C operational temperatures

Everywhere. Every condition.

Built for the extreme, the Inspector serves dutifully in harsh industrial environments, explosive atmospheres, adverse weather conditions and all sorts of terrain.

snow
desert
rain
sea
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image credits: TotalEnergies

Application in many industries.

Oil&Gas

Power Generation

Chemical

Mining

Surveillance

Emergency Response

Beyond any obstacle.

■ Autonomous drive mode

■ Stair climbing up to 45°

■ Obstacle recognition and avoidance system

■ Gaps, steps and uneven surfaces overcoming
■ Movable long arm for versatile point of views
■ Patented caterpillar tracks for absolute safe driving

Advanced data integration.

The Inspector’s software enables real-time data transmission to cloud or on-premise servers, facilitating mission and goal optimization. With its flexible API, it connects directly to a client’s digital twin or easily integrates with third-party analytics tools for advanced data analysis.

Combined knowledge in collaboration with:

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Specifications.

General
Dimensions1000 x 594×766 mm
Weight 80 kg
Speed0,45 m/sec
Sensors
Camera4x 2K for 360º view
1x 4K in arm
Thermal Camera
Navigation3D LIDAR
AudioMicrophone
PayloadGas Finding Camera
Multi Gas Sensor
Safety
ATEXZone 1
Monitoring SIL2, PL-D Onboard
Safety Controller
Environment
Climate-20º C to +60º C
IP67
SurfaceGrated Floors
Concrete, Grass
Gravel, Sand
Ramps
Stairs (up to 45º)
Arm
Max.
extension		1640 mm height
Joints4DOF
Site requirements
Connection4G or WiFi
Power100 – 240 VAC
50/60 Hz max 1.3 A
Purging gasNitrogen
Battery
Running4 hours
Charging20-80% in 45 min.
100% in 80 min.
(Charging in ATEX Zone 1 )
Teleoperation
First Eyes on Scene
Fast Incident Response
Manual Inspection
Spill Monitoring
Site Surveying
Autonomous inspection
Mapping and Teach-in of POIs
Data Gathering Missions
Anomaly Detection
Obstacle Detection
Level Change / Stair Climbing
Data acquisition
4K Photos
4K Videos
Audio Clips
Thermography
Point Clouds
Gas Sensor Data
Data processing
In Cloud or on Edge (local server)
API for Client System integration
3rd party apps: Dial Gauges, etc.
360º Videos
Street-view
Specs subject to change.

Get the Inspector.

■ Level 1 maintenance
■ Gas detection
■ Site surveying
■ Corrosion detection
■ Dial-gauge reading
■ Valve positions
■ Fill level reading
■ Pump noise analysis
■ Fan belt sound analysis
■ Emergency response

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Taurob was born.

Taurob has been founded in 2010 by Matthias Biegl and Lukas Silberbauer with the aim of developing robots for fire departments. Since then, the company has expanded into various other fields, like Civil Defence, CBRN Detection, Police, Academia and the Oil & Gas industry.

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The world’s first ATEX Certified robot.

With the Taurob Tacker, the company has expanded into various other fields, like Civil Defense, CBRN Detection, Police, Academia and the Oil & Gas industry, with the birth of the first´s inspection robot, the Taurob Tracker.

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The ARGOS Challenge winners.

In 2017, Taurob won the TOTAL sponsored “ARGOS Challenge” together with research partners which allowed the company to create the world´s first fully autonomous inspection robot for Oil & Gas.

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Dietsmann joins Taurob.

To further ignite the service and expertise in the preventive inspection of industrial sites, in April 2019, Taurob sealed a cooperation agreement with Dietsmann, a leading industrial Operation & Maintenance specialist with a strong position in the energy industries.

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The Taurob Inspector.

Thanks to its precision sensors, the Inspector gathers data with unprecedented versatility and objectivity, exceeding a human operator in many ways. It takes ultra-high-definition photos and videos, records sounds, detects gas leaks through thermography and oversees its environment with a 3D LIDAR scanner.

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The Taurob Gasfinder.

The Gasfinder is the first specialized gas leak detection robot, a reliable and fast tool to identify even the smallest gas leaks. Its technology support operators to identify and monitor gas leaks earlier and apply corrective measures and maintenance efforts to reduce emissions.

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The Taurob Operator.

The Operator robot is setting a new standard in the industry. Sharing most of the Inspector and Gasfinder movement agility and inspection specs, it furthermore enables robotic, autonomous interaction with industrial machinery like manipulating valves and dials, lifting and transport heavy components up to 50Kg.

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    Industry Leading Safety Concept

    Industry best practice hazard and risk analysis performed with clients and certification bodies.


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    Software agnostic

    Taurob’s flexible API connects directly to a client’s digital twin or seamlessly integrates 3rd party software.


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    Long arm.

    Thanks to its three joint long arm, the robot possesses a unique advantage - being able to inspect POIs that were designed for a human perspective.


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    Battery efficiency.

    The Inspector performs missions of up to 2 uninterrupted hours and recharges in only 1,5 hours to its full capacity.


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    Stair climbing.

    The Inspector climbs and descends stairs of up to 45° inclination in order to perform missions on multiple levels.


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    Ready and reliable.

    We are committed to designing, developing and long-term testing in order to achieve maximum availability in the field.


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    ATEX certified.

    The robot is intrinsically safe and fulfils requirements to function in the harshest environments.

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    Supported by a leader.

    Supported by the expertise of Dietsmann, the leading independent Operation & Maintenance specialist for continuous-production plants in the energy industry.


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