RINVE Feasibility Study 2018. Understanding End User Demands, Supplier Capabilities and Technology Gaps related to Automation and Robotics in Inspection and Maintenance

This report summarizes end user needs and supplier capabilities within the "Automation and Robotics for Inspection and Maintenance" (RINVE) Network as identified in an innovation workshop held on the 10th of April 2018 at Gardermoen and a follow-up survey that was completed by the supplier companies in the network. The end user sectors considered in this report include: - Bridge inspection and maintenance - Railroad inspection and maintenance - Airport inspection and maintenance - Offshore inspection and maintenance The main purpose of the report is to serve as inspiration for new commercialization, research and development initiatives in Norway tied to the use of automation and robotics for inspection and maintenance work. Oppdragsgiver: The RINVE network