Intertek delivers global advanced unmanned robotics services to ports, industry and offshore energy
02 Sep 2025
Inspections, surveys, 3D imaging and non-destructive testing: underwater, on water and from the air
London: Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, has partnered with DroneQ Robotics to provide global advanced unmanned robotics services (AURS) to ports, industry and offshore energy.
With decades of combined experience and expertise in surveying, inspection and testing, Intertek and DroneQ Robotics deliver digital asset integrity management services that help ensure safe operations.
Inspections, surveys, tests and other technical services that are required at heights, underwater or in otherwise risky, inaccessible or unsafe conditions, are best suited for unmanned robotics such as remotely operated vehicles and drones. These specialised devices help keep personnel safe, as well as being cost-effective, saving time and collecting extensive and detailed data.
AURS is a global service solution that encompasses advanced robotics technology, artificial intelligence and data science to deliver high-quality actionable data in accordance with Intertek’s and DroneQ Robotics’ data quality requirements and customer requirements. From subsea robots that identify potential underwater hazards and perform corrosion mapping, to drones that inspect welds and carry out non-destructive testing in high and confined spaces, advancements in robotics have produced faster and more accurate data capture associated with large structures such as offshore windfarms, oil drilling rigs, and pipelines. Owners and operators utilise this data to assess the condition of their valuable assets and ensure continued safe operation.
Andrew Jackson, Intertek Industry Services Global Technical Director, commented: “The safety of our personnel is paramount while we help our clients to understand the condition of their assets in hazardous environments. Using advanced unmanned robotics to access these environments safely means that our clients can reduce potential downtime and optimise their operations. We are delighted to be working so closely with DroneQ Robotics, as its vast experience complements our capabilities and provides us with a reliable partner. The technologies we use together are exciting and state-of-the art.”
Join Intertek and DroneQ Robotics at Rotterdam World Port Days from 5-7 September 2025. The companies’ AURS experts will be available to talk about their diverse fleet of robotics, the technology behind the robotics and the extensive data that can be obtained for accurate asset integrity management.
Learn more: www.intertek.com/aurs
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About Intertek
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide.
Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains.
Intertek is a purpose-led company to Bring Quality, Safety and Sustainability to Life. We provide 24/7 mission-critical quality assurance solutions to our clients to ensure that they can operate with well-functioning supply chains in each of their operations.
Our Customer Promise is: Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently, with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely.
About DroneQ Robotics
DroneQ Robotics is a global next-generation advanced unmanned robotics services provider, with over 25 years’ experience in the industrial sector and maritime industry including maritime disaster response & salvage and offshore energy, deploying advanced robotics to support asset integrity management for ports, industry and offshore energy. DroneQ Robotics delivers worldwide ultrahigh-resolution inspections, surveys and 3D imaging and Non-Destructive Testing: under water, on the water and from the air.