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Company which uses drones to inspect wind turbines secures funding
A Bristol company has secured additional funding after completing an award-winning start-up programme.
Perceptual Robotics was up against thousands of other companies in the running to be chosen for the Deeptech Labs programme.
The intelligent automation and inspection solutions company, which was founded in Bristol in 2016, has secured funding for its Dhalion system – which uses drones and AI technology to collect data from wind turbines.
Its Dhalion system was pitched by CEO of Perceptual Robotics, Kostas Karachalios, to more than 100 venture capitalists and key industry guests at Deeptech Labs.
Its Dhalion system strives to save costs and to improve safety when it comes to wind turbine blade inspection and repairs.
Its drones can collect high-quality data from wind turbines within 15 minutes – reducing turbine downtime for wind farm operators.
Kostas Karachalios, CEO of Perceptual Robotics, said: “Perceptual Robotics received an amazing welcome from Deeptech Labs and the investors were very keen to hear more about our Dhalion system.
“Each expert was completely focused on our success to ensure we take our inspection and maintenance solution to new clients and markets.
“The valuable insights we have gained from the industry leaders has undoubtedly prepared us for the next stage of scaling our business and will allow us to deliver our game-changing inspection solutions to a wider audience.”
Photo: Perceptual Robotics
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