Rugged Robots For Harsh Environments
Chasing new horizons requires new gears.
We are not simply creating another robot; we are pioneering a new approach to robot design. Traditional technologies result in robots that are overly complex, expensive, and lacking in versatility when tasked with navigating challenging environments. Our innovative design redefines robot construction, making them inherently and effortlessly adaptable to any harsh environment. Our robotic arms deliver unmatched performances, reliability and efficiency while withstanding extreme conditions, such as operating in radioactive, explosive, space, and underwater environments.
We redefine
how robots are built
Technology
Fluid Wire Technology enables the construction of any sort of innovative fully-electric force-controllable robotic arms with electric motors and sensors located in a sealed remote actuation unit. The power from the motors is transmitted to the robot joints via our patented high-efficiency transmission system, known as “Fluid Wires.
Delocalizing, sealing and/or shielding the actuation unit makes our system harsh-environment-proof without requiring additional structural complexity and without tradeoffs on performance. Our robots have no limits when interacting with water, high-temperature, pressurized environments, vacuum, reactive means and explosive atmospheres. smooth and efficient operation.
The external actuation box contains
motors, sensors, and electronics.
The arm features a hollow structure,
making it inherently capable of
withstanding harsh environments.
The Advantages
Embedding motors, sensors and electronic components in our external actuation box offers shielding, sealing and cooling possibilities that are not achievable when implementing traditional layouts.
Thanks to the mechanical transparency and low-friction properties of our robots, they exhibit exceptional manipulation skills, dynamic performance, and precise force control.
By placing the motors remotely, we not only protect them but also create extremely slender and lightweight robotic arms. This makes them perfect for accessing narrow spaces, installing on mobile platforms, and interacting safely and easily with their surroundings.
Our robots feature remotely-actuated joints that are uniform in design. This simplifies manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance, resulting in significant cost savings.
All our robotic arms, designed for various environments and sectors, share similar working principles, designs, and layouts. This standardization enhances versatility and reduces costs, making it a core feature of our products.
Applications
Nuclear
- Handling radioactive materials in hotcells and gloveboxes
- Decommissioning tasks (e.g., dismantling)
- Inspection and manipulation under radioactive water
Space
- In-orbit satellite/spacecraft servicing
- Active debris removal
- Support in Extra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) and Robotic Assembly (ISRA) operations
Underwater
- Subsea Maintenance and Repair
- Offshore Energy Operations
- Deep-sea Exploration
- Environmental Monitoring
Our Team
Our team has authored over 100 scientific publications, contributing valuable research to the field of robotics.
With over 5 years of collaboration, our team has a proven track record of working together effectively to drive innovation.
Our team members bring over 30 years of combined industry experience, ensuring that we have the expertise needed to tackle complex challenges.
Our Partners
We are not undertaking this journey alone. Our progress is made possible by the incredible support and partnership of industry, academic, and financial leaders who share our vision of taking robots to the most extreme environments.
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Our Partners
We are not undertaking this journey alone. Our progress is made possible by the incredible support and partnership of industry, academic, and financial leaders who share our vision of taking robots to the most extreme environments.
Get In Touch
Email: info@fluidwirerobotics.com
Adress: Via Luigi Bianchi 82, 56123, Pisa (PI)
Chasing new horizons requires new gears.
We are not simply creating another robot; we are pioneering a new approach to robot design. Traditional technologies result in robots that are overly complex, expensive, and lacking in versatility when tasked with navigating challenging environments. Our innovative design redefines robot construction, making them inherently and effortlessly adaptable to any harsh environment. Our robotic arms deliver unmatched performances, reliability and efficiency while withstanding extreme conditions, such as operating in radioactive, explosive, space, and underwater environments.
We redefine
how robots
are built
Technology
Fluid Wire Technology enables the construction of any sort of innovative fully-electric force-controllable robotic arms with electric motors and sensors located in a sealed remote actuation unit. The power from the motors is transmitted to the robot joints via our patented high-efficiency transmission system, known as “Fluid Wires.
Delocalizing, sealing and/or shielding the actuation unit makes our system harsh-environment-proof without requiring additional structural complexity and without tradeoffs on performance. Our robots have no limits when interacting with water, high-temperature, pressurized environments, vacuum, reactive means and explosive atmospheres.
The external actuation box
contains motors, sensors,
and electronics.
The arm features a hollow structure,
making it inherently capable of
withstanding harsh environments.
The Advantages
Embedding motors, sensors and electronic components in our external actuation box offers shielding, sealing and cooling possibilities that are not achievable when implementing traditional layouts.
Thanks to the mechanical transparency and low-friction properties of our robots, they exhibit exceptional manipulation skills, dynamic performance, and precise force control.
By placing the motors remotely, we not only protect them but also create extremely slender and lightweight robotic arms. This makes them perfect for accessing narrow spaces, installing on mobile platforms, and interacting safely and easily with their surroundings.
Our robots feature remotely-actuated joints that are uniform in design. This simplifies manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance, resulting in significant cost savings.
All our robotic arms, designed for various environments and sectors, share similar working principles, designs, and layouts. This standardization enhances versatility and reduces costs, making it a core feature of our products.
Applications
Nuclear
- Handling radioactive materials in hotcells and gloveboxes
- Decommissioning tasks (e.g., dismantling)
- Inspection and manipulation under radioactive water
Space
- In-orbit satellite/spacecraft servicing
- Active debris removal
- Support in Extra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) and Robotic Assembly (ISRA) operations
Underwater
- Subsea Maintenance and Repair
- Offshore Energy Operations
- Deep-sea Exploration
- Environmental Monitoring
Our Team
Our team has authored over 100 scientific publications, contributing valuable research to the field of robotics.
With over 5 years of collaboration, our team has a proven track record of working together effectively to drive innovation.
Our team members bring over 30 years of combined industry experience, ensuring that we have the expertise needed to tackle complex challenges.
Our Partners
We are not undertaking this journey alone. Our progress is made possible by the incredible support and partnership of industry, academic, and financial leaders who share our vision of taking robots to the most extreme environments.
