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Beam expects its new AI-powered Scout autonomous underwater vessel (AUV) to be ready for subsea inspection service at offshore wind farms next year.
The AUV is said to use AI to develop real-time 3D reconstructions and perform accurate navigation for inspections tasks, with minimal need for human intervention.
Scout is designed to be self-driving and to perform inspections autonomously, reporting back at the end of a mission. Beam sees potential for direct deployments from crew transfer vessels (CTVs) during routine visits.
This, the company claims, should provide a wider pool of people capable of managing subsea maintenance of wind farms without the need for third-party services from dedicated inspection vessels.
According to Beam, Scout will also enable 4K 3D reconstructions, such as year-on-year site comparisons, providing insights into asset integrity and structural health. This, the company says, should minimize the need for reactive repairs and also cut long-term operational costs.
