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SCRUFY is a R&D-project consisting of the development of a robotic crawler (incl. prototype) to be used for biofouling inspection and cleaning of the ship hull. The project aims to cost-optimize and enhance efficiency of vessel maintenance, increase the quality of inspection procedures in the shipping industry, create a safer environment for maritime workers, as well as achieve cost savings for shipowners.
The robotic crawler will operate underwater; it will be capable of navigating autonomously on the ship surface enabling it to perform various tasks such as weld inspection, corrosion mapping, surface coating thickness measurement, in-service hull cleaning etc. The robotic platform will be able to withstand hydrodynamic forces and move freely around the hull while the ship is moving. A novel software and algorithm for analysis and visualization of non-destructive testing-results, as well as a more sophisticated extension of the software that will enable the robot to navigate autonomously on the ship hull, will also be developed.
The innovative technology is new to the company and to the market. Approximately 26 jobs are to be created through the project.
Additionally, the promoter will develop a business plan (market strategy) to help it best position the robot "Scrufy" in the market. Moreover, its personnel will receive training on business topics.
These 2 activities will build and increase the business capacity of the company, helping it to position itself strongly in the market in order to best address its customers'' needs.