Key Takeaways:
- Who is Gecko Robotics?
- What is AIR annd Cantilever?
Gecko Robotics is transforming how critical infrastructure is inspected and maintained through its advanced robotic platforms designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and accuracy. At the heart of their product lineup lies a powerful autonomous inspection robot capable of navigating and scanning complex industrial environments like boilers, tanks, and pipelines where human inspection is dangerous or prohibitively expensive.
The Gecko Robotics Product: Intelligent Autonomous Robot
Gecko Robotics’ flagship inspection robot features 12 to 18 ultrasonic sensors spaced at 1-inch intervals, capable of scanning pipe interiors from 6 to 17 inches in diameter. It collects high-density ultrasonic data at rates up to 700 readings per second, generating detailed 2D and 3D corrosion maps with onboard HD visual imagery. The robot can climb and maneuver on curved and vertical surfaces, withstand surface temperatures up to 275°F (135°C), and operates in constrained industrial environments with a maximum drive speed of 0.2 m/s. Its sophisticated sensor suite and AI analysis enable rapid, accurate assessment of corrosion, pitting, and material degradation, replacing slow, manual inspection methods.
One of the key innovations is the Cantilever, an advanced operating platform that intergrates data from robotics, fixed sensors and partner systems to analyze the health of the physical asset. Powered by Artificial intelligence and Robotics (AIR) technology, Cantilever collects high-fidelity data layers to enable fast, confident decision-making at scale. It provides a single source of truth by combining robotic inspections with historical facility records and operational data, allowing companies to shift from reactive to predictive maintenance. Cantilever’s AI-driven scenario modeling offers recommendations for repair plans and operational changes, helping optimize asset reliability, increase uptime, reduce costs, and improve safety. Used in sectors like energy, manufacturing, and defense, Cantilever digitizes asset management in complex environments where manual inspections are dangerous or inefficient.
What is AIR?
AIR stands for Artificial intelligence and Robotics—Gecko Robotics’ proprietary AI platform that powers the robot’s data analysis and decision-making capabilities. AIR enables the robot to not just gather data but intelligently interpret it, flagging critical issues early to prevent costly failures and downtime. This system ultimately allows companies to shift from reactive to predictive maintenance, dramatically improving asset longevity and safety.
From College Dorm to Industry Leader
Founded in 2013 by college friends Jake Loosararian and Troy Demmer, Gecko Robotics began with a vision to solve the dangers and inefficiencies of infrastructure inspection. Inspired by firsthand experience at a nuclear power plant with costly and risky manual exams, Jake created the company’s first wall-climbing ultrasonic testing robot while still a student.
The company's journey from a dorm-room startup to an industry-leading innovator is marked by rapid growth, securing millions in funding, and key contracts with major industrial clients, including the U.S. Navy and large energy operators. Today, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Gecko Robotics continues to pioneer safety and efficiency improvements across critical infrastructure sectors worldwide.
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