BBCNEWS Click June 4, 2024 11:46:00
Away at sea is for a helicopter to do an inspection. so using robotics to autonomously monitor the space and keep an eye on things could be a solution. this particular rig in norway has been parked up for refurbishment so the robots can be put through their paces and get some practice in. this robot, known as weik, is making a 3—d map of the whole rig, a bit like a google street view. why is it called weik? weik — weik is a norwegian word which means to wake and watch. wake and watch, ok, so it's like a waking watch. when no—one's on the rig, weik is going around? exactly. it is not prod...