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Daily Record
Daily Record
Science
Dan Vevers

Underwater robots for offshore wind farm repairs planned in pioneering Scots-led research

Underwater robots launched from crewless vessels could become the new repairmen for Scotland’s offshore wind farms under pioneering new plans.

Piloted remotely from onshore, the machines will carry out inspections and maintenance of turbines without risking worker safety.

The electric remotely operated vehicles (eROVs) are being developed by the National Robotarium, based in Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, the UK’s leading AI and Robotics hub

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