In context
In early 2024, underwater inspection tasks increasingly demanded precise, non-destructive measurement capabilities, yet traditional methods often struggled with irregular shapes and murky environments. This launch reflected a broader push to embed AI-driven intelligence into subsea robotics for industrial applications.
What was reported
QYSEA Technology introduced the QY-MT, an AI-based intelligent precision measurement system for its FIFISH underwater robot. The system uses advanced AI visual algorithms to enable real-time and offline measurement, with centimeter-level accuracy.
QY-MT supports multiple measurement modes, including length, height, curves, arcs, angles, and area/perimeter of polygonal or irregular objects. It features a movable ruler with customizable colors and one-click screenshot saving, designed to adapt to complex underwater environments.
The system targets five key scenarios: bridge inspection, water resources and hydropower, underwater infrastructure, ship inspections, and offshore wind power. It leverages the FIFISH robot's 4K camera and an AI software platform to simplify challenging non-destructive measurements.
Why it mattered
By integrating AI-driven measurement into underwater robots, QY-MT signaled a shift toward more autonomous, precise inspection tools, potentially reducing manual effort and improving safety in critical infrastructure maintenance across marine and energy sectors.
“The cutting-edge technology harnesses the robust subsea capabilities of QYSEA’s FIFISH underwater robot, heralding a new era of AI intelligence for underwater robot measurements.”
Source: Robotics & Automation News (roboticsandautomationnews.com) · Published 2024-02-16 · “QYSEA launches ‘groundbreaking AI underwater measurement system’ for submersible robots”