High-technology offshore wind services provider Beam has released its autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), which is driven by AI.
The AUV, which is called Scout, has autonomous capabilities that allow it to perform inspections without the need for specialised vessels or crews.
Deployed from standard crew transfer vessels (CTVs) during routine visits, Scout can conduct detailed underwater assessments, generating 4K 3D reconstructions of wind farm sites.
This enables operators to monitor asset integrity and structural health more frequently, reducing the need for reactive repairs and minimising long-term operational costs.
In a successful deployment at SSE’s Seagreen Wind Farm in September 2024, Scout demonstrated its ability to operate independently, providing valuable insights into the condition of subsea infrastructure.
Brian Allen, CEO of Beam, said: “Our mission has always been to make offshore wind not just a viable energy source, but the most desirable one. Scout will place world-leading technology directly into the hands of wind farm operators and accelerate the industry’s growth at a critical time.
“Meeting national and international capacity targets will require all operators, not just those with extensive resources, to scale their operations at pace. Scout is therefore a crucial part of enabling the future of offshore wind.”
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