Pipe Inspection Robot Market Trends

Growth Drivers

• Growing Improvement in the Structure – There has been ongoing technological advancement in the structure of pipe inspection robots, such as the flexibility has been improved. Moreover, pipe inspections are able to reach longer distances owing to their improved signal transmission capability. Modern improvements in inspection robots have improved their navigation properties even in complex conditions. They can inspect different pipes of different diameters and negotiate bends.
• Rising Shift Towards Nanotechnology– Cameras, sensors, and essential components used in pipe inspection robots can now be miniaturized through the use of nanotechnology. Nanotechnology allows for the lowering of atomic dimensions and tolerances to less than 100nm, as well as the reduction of product size without compromising performance. Smaller structures will allow robots to navigate through smaller diameters.
• Rising Use of Drones for Surveillance– Inspection drones mounted with night vision cameras and thermal imaging sensors are capable of offering 24-hour observation, even in low-light or adverse conditions.  Drones integrated with cameras and sensors help in providing the aerial view and they are suitable for identifying initial damages through aerial views.

Challenges

• The Rising Complexity of Pipeline Networks- Pipeline networks can be quite complicated, with a wide range of sizes, dimensions, and topologies. Creating inspection robots that can traverse different environments can be difficult.
• Low Competency with the Existing Systems
• Lack of Service Training and Expertise