Gecko Robotics expands use of climbing robots with US Navy approval

The company’s wall-climbing robots and software platform have shown significant results in reducing maintenance lead times and increasing data availability, with Gecko’s products reducing ship rudder inspection lead time from 11 days to just one day.

“We built Gecko Robotics to solve the hardest physical problems facing the world’s most important organizations,” said Jake Loosararian, CEO and co-founder of Gecko Robotics.

“We are proud to have a mature technology that has been tested and approved by both Navy technical leaders and the sustainment officials charged with reducing the Navy’s maintenance backlog. The sailors of the U.S. Navy have a vital mission in an increasingly complicated geopolitical environment and Gecko stands with them to make sure they have the tools they need to do their jobs safely and effectively.”

Gecko’s combination of wall-climbing robots and software has also successfully captured data that traditional methods often miss, such as capturing 4.2 million data points compared to the 100 data points captured through traditional methods for one Navy asset. The expansion of Gecko’s partnership with the Navy follows its approval of RUG, a process already utilized in industries such as oil and gas, energy, and manufacturing.

Gecko Robotics’ technology has been used to inspect various assets, from tanks and dams to refineries and power plants. In November 2022, Gecko was awarded a contract by the US Air Force to help the $100 Billion Sentinel Program ensure the integrity of launch facilities.

Gecko’s technology’s success in various industries is attributed to its wall-climbing robots and AI-powered software platform, which provide accurate data and speed up maintenance cycles.

Gecko Robotics’ expansion with the US Navy marks another milestone in the company’s growth and diversification in the defense industry. With its technology proving successful across multiple industries, Gecko Robotics’ wall-climbing robots and AI-powered software platform continue to show great potential in revolutionizing maintenance and inspections across industries.