In today’s competitive business environment, industries are increasingly using emerging Remote Inspection Technologies and Automated NDT Techniques to improve efficiency, reduce risks, prevent disasters and cut costs. New technologies - such as fixed NDT probes, Corrosion monitoring system (CMS), Drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), robotic crawlers/ climbers, and wearable/handheld devices are rapidly entering the inspection era adhering to the digital transformation trends. Advances in Robotics, Drones, Artificial Intelligence and other technologies are making it possible for companies to autonomously inspect a wide range of assets.

Integrating the inspection robots or drones with AI technology enables them to automatically detect leaks and other defects on the assets. Integrated process and condition monitoring by NDT is an accepted procedure to early diagnosis of irregular process conditions followed by feedback control and optimization. There is a gradual shift in emphasis from the periodic inspection with detachable transducers (NDT) to permanently installed monitoring systems giving information about the structural integrity at pre-programmed intervals or on-demand. The subject conference will provide an effective technical platform for Inspection, NDE, O&M, Safety, and Robotics professionals from all over the world to interact, share and exchange experiences of the latest remote Inspection technologies to address Inspection and O&M challenges.