xCI · CONCRETE INSPECTION

Robotic inspection of demanding concrete surfaces

xCI combines a vacuum crawler with rolling ultrasound for inspection of vertical concrete surfaces. The solution is being tested for digital condition assessment of dams, power infrastructure and other structures where access is difficult.
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THE CHALLENGE TODAY

Concrete inspection often requires difficult access

Many critical concrete structures are difficult to access. Inspections therefore often depend on scaffolding, lifts or rope access, while the need for regular and well-documented condition assessment continues to grow.
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Difficult access

Vertical surfaces and large structures often require extensive rigging before inspection can begin.
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Limited data

Visual inspection alone provides limited information about conditions below the concrete surface.
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Demanding working conditions

Manual access at height or on difficult surfaces increases the workload and risk for personnel.
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Growing need for documentation

Ageing infrastructure requires more systematic monitoring and a stronger basis for maintenance decisions.
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Robotic access for systematic concrete inspection

xCI combines a vacuum crawler with rolling ultrasound for robotic inspection of vertical concrete surfaces. The robot provides access to demanding areas and enables systematic data collection without extensive manual access.

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Systematic coverage of large surfaces

The crawler moves in a controlled manner across vertical concrete surfaces, enabling inspection to follow a planned and repeatable path.
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Less need for manual access

The robot is operated from a safe working area and can reduce the need for scaffolding, lifts and manual access to difficult surfaces.
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Insight below the concrete surface

Rolling ultrasound from ELOP Insight collects data from within the concrete structure, providing information about conditions that may not be visible through visual inspection alone.
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A digital basis for further assessment

Inspection data is stored digitally and can support further analysis, documentation and planning of follow-up and maintenance.
TEKNOLOGIEN

VACUUM CRAWLER COMBINED WITH ROLLING ULTRASOUND

xCI combines EasyX's crawler platform with rolling ultrasound from ELOP Insight. The crawler provides robotic access to vertical surfaces, while the ultrasound sensor collects data from within the concrete structure.

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Vakuumcrawler

Vakuumteknologi holder plattformen stabil mot vertikale betongflater, mens motoriserte belter gir kontrollert fremdrift.

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Rullende ultralyd

Sensoren fra ELOP Insight samler ultralyddata kontinuerlig mens roboten beveger seg over flaten.

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Digital datainnsamling

Dataene kan brukes videre i analyse og tilstandsvurdering av betongkonstruksjonen.

APPLICATIONS

Robotic inspection of demanding concrete structures

xCI is developed for systematic data collection on large and difficult-to-access concrete surfaces. The solution is being tested on structures where conventional inspection often requires extensive access and rigging.

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Dams and power infrastructure

Inspection of large vertical concrete surfaces where access often requires scaffolding, lifts or other extensive rigging.
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Condition assessment below the surface

Rolling ultrasound can provide information about conditions within the concrete structure that may not be visible through visual inspection alone.
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Bridges and large structures

Robotic data collection on difficult-to-access surfaces where systematic documentation is required.
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Industrial concrete structures

For inspection and pilot projects on large concrete surfaces in industrial facilities and critical infrastructure.
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ULTRASOUND

What can ultrasound provide insight into?

Rolling ultrasound sends signals into the concrete and records reflections from within the material. The resulting data can provide technical specialists with a stronger basis for further analysis and condition assessment.
Delamination
Cracking
Voids
Embedded pipes
Post-tensioning ducts
Bård Hansen
CONCRETE INSPECTION

Let’s talk about concrete inspection

Do you have an inspection need, a pilot project or a structure with difficult access? Get in touch with Bård for an informal conversation about xCI and how the technology could fit into your inspection work.

Bård Hansen
CTO & Founder
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