Aerones, a pioneering technology company, has unveiled a groundbreaking robot designed to provide comprehensive maintenance and repair services for wind turbine blades. This innovative robot worker performs maintenance tasks 3-5 times faster than human workers, significantly improving efficiency in the wind energy sector.

The robot is equipped with tools to carry out a variety of tasks, including refurbishing blades with AkzoNobel's RELEST coatings. It was recently showcased in Riga, Latvia, marking the first factory demonstration of this cutting-edge technology.

The global wind turbine maintenance and repair market was valued at $36.27 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $63.82 billion by 2029. Traditional maintenance and repair methods are slow, costly, and potentially dangerous, with an injury rate of 0.64 per 1000 workers. The introduction of Aerones' robot aims to address these challenges and revolutionize the industry.

Danis Cuze, co-founder of Aerones, stated, "Our goal is to offer a robotic system capable of repairing wind turbine blades at a moment's notice. We are working on making the robot as resilient as possible to various environmental conditions, and we have tested our system in extreme heat, humidity, and wind conditions." The ultimate aim is to create a product that minimizes wind turbine downtime for repairs.

The robot can operate in wind conditions up to 15 km/s, while human technicians typically work in conditions up to 9 km/s. By employing this robot worker, Aerones can enhance the safety of maintenance technicians, complete repairs faster, reduce downtime, and lower costs.

The modular robot system is designed to perform several tasks, including cleaning the surface of wind turbine blades, surface preparation, removing protective tape from the leading edge, applying primer, applying putty on the leading edge, and applying a protective coating on the leading edge. The collaboration with AkzoNobel, one of the world's leading manufacturers of wind turbine blade coatings, has resulted in a successful commercialization of the robot's coating application capabilities.

Aerones has also implemented intelligent wind turbine modeling and erosion development modeling using digital twin technology, enabling data-driven decision-making for monitoring and simulation purposes. The company plans to expand the robot's functionality in the future and is currently serving 30 repair crews across North America, South America, Europe, and soon in Australia.

Following a $9 million investment round in the summer of 2022, Aerones recently announced an additional $30 million investment, further solidifying its position as a leader in robotic wind turbine maintenance solutions.

Hire a robot from Aerones to streamline your wind turbine maintenance and repair processes, improving efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness in the rapidly growing wind energy sector.