Percepto Launches AI-Driven Platform for Enhanced Infrastructure Inspections

Percepto Introduces Advanced Inspection Software for Energy Sector

By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill

Overview of New Technology

At the InnovateEnergy Week conference in The Woodlands, Texas, representatives from oil, gas, and electric utility companies gathered to explore new technologies for data collection and processing. Among the exhibitors, Austin-based Percepto announced the launch of its next-generation inspection-intelligence platform tailored for energy infrastructure.

Percepto’s new platform aims to enhance operational efficiency by integrating human-level inspection logic into autonomous systems. This advancement enables operators to capture relevant data, link it to specific assets, and generate actionable insights at scale.

Software Enhancements and Capabilities

Philip Rogers, Percepto’s vice president of strategic accounts, highlighted the software‘s capabilities, particularly the Autonomous Inspection & Monitoring (AIM) software, which facilitates remote inspections and data analysis. The software allows energy companies to incorporate data from various sources, including drones, static cameras, and satellite imagery, into their workflows.

Key features of the platform include:

• Integration of diverse data sets for comprehensive analysis.
• Centralized information management to streamline operations.
• Augmentation of human inspectors’ work by mimicking their data capture processes.

Operational Benefits and Customer Insights

Percepto’s platform is designed to improve the efficiency of inspections, allowing for higher frequency and accuracy compared to traditional methods. Rogers emphasized that the goal is not to replace field workers but to optimize their time, enabling them to focus on resolving issues rather than merely identifying them.

In a previous study presented by Chevron at the Energy, Drones & Robotics Summit, the implementation of Percepto’s technology resulted in a 52% reduction in time spent by field teams, significantly enhancing productivity.

Rogers noted that the autonomous system also plays a crucial role in emergency situations, providing timely information and alerts during daily inspections. Typically, customers receive notifications of anomalies within one hour of detection.

Conclusion

Percepto’s next-generation inspection software represents a significant advancement in the energy sector’s approach to data management and infrastructure inspection. By leveraging AI and autonomous technology, the platform aims to enhance operational efficiency and safety for energy companies.