China’s robotics industry is quietly cornering a new niche – and shipyards stand to gain
The News
RobotPlusPlus, a robotics supplier based in Zhejiang, China, has introduced an autonomous climbing robot for ship hull cleaning and descaling. The company claims the robot is safer than manual labor and can extend a vessel's service life. This development highlights China's robotics industry's expansion into high-altitude operation solutions, a niche area with potential applications in shipyards.
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Extending vessel service life cuts capital expenditure on replacements.
The robot was considered safer than manual labour according to the company.
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RobotPlusPlus is a Zhejiang-based robotics supplier.
South China Morning Post- Extending vessel service life cuts capital expenditure on replacements.
- Automated cleaning reduces labor costs and increases efficiency.
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Loaded language removedAfter conquering the sky and land, China’s robotics industry is quietly building momentum in a niche segment: high-altitude operation solutions. RobotPlusPlus, a Zhejiang-based robotics supplier, has made headway into the market with its flagship global offering – an autonomous climbing robot designed for ship hull cleaning and descaling.
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RobotPlusPlus is a Zhejiang-based robotics supplier.
South China Morning PostThe robot was considered safer than manual labour according to the company.
South China Morning PostThe robot could extend a vessel's service life according to RobotPlusPlus.
South China Morning PostChina's robotics industry is building momentum in high-altitude operation solutions.
OpinionRobotPlusPlus has made headway into the market with an autonomous climbing robot designed for ship hull cleaning and descaling.
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