The Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) and the G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation, and their offshore wind farm developer partners (the Challengers) are seeking a dynamic fall arrest system that understands the difference between a fall and normal movement from wave action. The winning business(es) in this competition will be given a commercial opportunity to deliver their solution to the, and receive support from the KTN, ORE Catapult and the wider InnovateUK network.
Automating Composite Structure Inspections & Repairs
Summary
The Robotics Innovation challenge competition, delivered in partnership with ORE Catapult and the Knowledge Transfer Network, is supporting GE to identify innovative solutions to innovation challenges. The harsh environmental conditions that apply to an offshore wind turbine create the need for regular inspections, maintenance and repair of the blades and its subcomponents. GE seeks an inspection method that eases the job by eliminating human resource exposure to rope climbing.
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