Funded by Horizon Europe, AEROSUB is an innovative project developing cutting-edge robotic solutions for offshore wind farm operations and maintenance (O&M). By integrating advanced AI, digital twin (DT) technology, and multi-robot collaboration, AEROSUB aims to enhance the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of offshore wind energy production.
The project will demonstrate the first fully unmanned robotic solution for aerial and underwater inspection and intervention, reducing operational costs and environmental impact while increasing offshore wind farm accessibility and longevity.
Key Objectives
1
Enhanced Robotics Capabilities
Demonstrate the effectiveness of unmanned robotic solutions in real offshore wind farm conditions, increasing O&M efficiency by 40% and reducing downtime by 60%.
2
Integrated Robotic
O&M Services
Develop AI-powered aerial, surface, and underwater robotic systems for cost-effective and scalable maintenance, reducing time for specific tasks by 60%.
3
Optimised Digital Twin
& AI Analytics
Implement a digital twin framework for remote monitoring and decision-making, cutting operational costs by 40% and reducing human cognitive workload by 80%.
4
Regulatory &
Market Uptake
Promote the adoption of robotics in offshore wind O&M through certification frameworks, training programmes, and standardisation efforts to ensure compliance and industry-wide acceptance.
5
Increased Accessibility
& Safety
Improve site accessibility by 40% and reduce human exposure to dangerous environments by 90%, contributing to a zero-fatality target for offshore maintenance operations by 2030.
6
Environmental &
Sustainability Impact
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from O&M operations by up to 7 million tonnes of CO₂, promote marine ecosystem monitoring, and lower the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) by 2.5%.