Promoting practical application of new technology "Drone Wall Repair" by DXing high-place work-Exterior wall painting solution combining drones and exterior wall adsorption robots, etc., implementation of demonstration test on the premises of Nippon Steel Corporation-

In Japan, in the manufacturing industry and local governments, plants and infrastructure that were constructed and maintained during the period of high economic growth are experiencing an increase in maintenance work load and costs due to aging equipment and labor shortages. , the promotion of "mechanization, remote control, and automation" through the DX of the industrial base has become an urgent issue. Three companies, i Robotics Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as i Robotics), Nippon Steel Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Nippon Steel), and Nippon Steel Texeng Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Nippon Steel Texeng) , we are developing a "drone wall repair solution" as one of the solutions. It is difficult to control drones with high accuracy near walls, and there has been no practical use of drones for repairing wall painting that can replace conventional manual work. This time, by extracting the issues in advancing the actual operation and conducting a demonstration experiment of the new construction method based on the solution, it is possible to secure the position accuracy that enables the wall painting repair using a drone, and the painting to the drone. We confirmed the practicality of machine installation, material replenishment plan, paint scattering curing measures, etc.

[Main issues and solutions for practical operation] By promoting further DX in the future, such as work in high places that has been reliant on human power, it will be possible to improve the efficiency of equipment maintenance and reduce costs. , is also expected to enhance competitiveness against the latest plants abroad. In the future, we will widely use this technology in the maintenance field of plant equipment and promote the DX of maintenance work. [Reference] Public information related to this matter Nippon Steel "Expanding the use of drones at steelworks following the realization of deregulation" https://www.nipponsteel.com/news/20210830_100.html ■ Regarding the press release Inquiries i Robotics TEL: 03-4405-5041 Nippon Steel General Affairs Department Public Relations Center TEL: 03-6867-2146 Nippon Steel Texeng General Affairs Department Public Relations Group TEL: 03-6860-6612 ■Inquiries regarding the technical field i Robotics TEL: 03-4405-5041