Remote robotic concrete inspection

Robotic solution for safe and systematic inspection of complex concrete structures.
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Concrete infrastructure is under increasing maintenance pressure

Many critical concrete structures are difficult to access and require extensive rigging for inspection.

Work at height

Inspections often require scaffolding, lifts, or rope access.

Limited documentation

Visual inspections provide limited insight into the internal structure of the concrete.

HSE risk

Manual access increases risk for personnel.

Increasing maintenance needs

Aging infrastructure requires more precise condition assessment.

Reduced HSE risk

No exposure to height or hazardous working conditions. The operator controls the robot safely from the ground.

Fast and systematic coverage

The robot enables rapid and systematic inspection of large vertical concrete surfaces.

Precise insight into the concrete structure

Rolling ultrasound from Elop Insight provides continuous data from the internal structure of the concrete, enabling detection of defects not visible during visual inspection.

Digital data collection

All inspection data is stored digitally and can be used for analysis, documentation, and maintenance planning.

Robotic inspection of complex concrete structures

xCI-1 combines EasyX’s vacuum crawler with rolling ultrasound from ELOP Insight for stable and continuous inspection of vertical concrete surfaces.

Technical specifications

Weight:
45 kg
Propulsion:
Vacuumed and motorized tracks
Length:
0.8 meters
Sensor:
Rolling ultrasound (Elop)
Width:
1.2 meters
Power Consumption:
Max 9 kW
Speed:
1 m/s
Materials:
Carbon fiber and stainless steel

Vakuumcrawler + rolling ultrasound

xCI-1 combines a vacuum crawler with rolling ultrasound from ELOP Insight.

Vakuum crawler

Attaches the robot to vertical concrete surfaces. Developed by EasyX.

Rolling ultrasound

Collects continuous data from the internal structure of the concrete. Developed by Elop Insight.
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What can ultrasound reveal in concrete?

Ultrasound provides insight into structural conditions in concrete that are not visible during visual inspection.
Delamination
Cracks
Voids
Embedded pipes
Post-tensioning ducts

Developed for demanding concrete structures

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Concrete dams

Inspection of dam structures and hydropower infrastructure.
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Power infrastructure

Cooling towers and large concrete structures in the energy sector.
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Industrial structures

Large industrial concrete surfaces with challenging access.
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Vertical surfaces

Structures where scaffolding or rope access is typically required.
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Get in touch!

Do you have questions, want a quote, or want to see a demo? Jan Fredrik Gjerstad is ready to help you. Get in touch directly, or get to know the rest of our team.