Drone specialist to take off in Asia with wind turbine deal
Bristol-based drone company Perceptual Robotics is expanding into Asia after securing a deal with K2 Energy Group which has purchased the University of Bristol spin-out’s Dhalion drone.
The new technology from Perceptual Robotics will enable K2 Energy Group, which is based in Singapore, to inspect its customers’ onshore wind turbines.
The agreement will also see Perceptual Robotics supporting the group with blade repairs and wind turbine inspections, while also looking to expand into inspecting offshore wind turbines.
CEO of Perceptual Robotics, Kostas Karachalios, said: “We are delighted to announce our partnership with K2 Energy Group, which sees us expanding into Asia for the first time. K2 Energy Group has a vast amount of experience within the operation, maintenance and inspection of wind turbines across south-east Asia and our collaboration allows them to utilise our technology, whilst enabling us to build new relationships with customers in an entirely different region.
“We welcomed K2 Energy Group chairman, Nicholas Conway, to our Bristol office to demonstrate Perceptual Robotics’ unique technology. Since then, we have been working closely with the team, providing our expert training and onboarding services so that they can fly the Dhalion drone and easily inspect onshore blades and turbines.”
Perceptual Robotics’ Dhalion system collects and analyses wind turbine inspection data with all information available to review in two hours or less. The technology identifies potential faults and damage prior to severe impairment of the turbine.
Conway said: “By utilising Perceptual Robotics’ technology and software, K2 Energy Group will be able to conduct our own drone inspections whilst receiving all the benefits of Perceptual Robotics’ inspections, analysis and reports. We are excited to be working with Kostas and the team to bring their new technology to the region.”
The latest news comes after Perceptual Robotics revealed last month another successful funding round with Brookstreet Equity Partners. This will support Perceptual Robotics in expanding to new geographies and develop its product offering.
