Clearpath Robotics
Clearpath RoboticsClearpath Roboticswww.clearpathrobotics.comClearpath Robotics builds reliable and easy-to-use unmanned vehicles to help organizations automate
their data collection needs in safety sensitive environments. Our robots are simple yet well-engineered systems that integrate powerful state-of-the-art technology and industry-leading support.
Clearpath Robotics
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KINGFISHERREMOTE BATHYMETRY SYSTEM
SIZE: 1.4m x 1.2m x 0.5mSPEED: 2 m/sPOWER: ElectricRUNTIME: 2-3 hrsRANGE: 350 m (Line of sight)
PAYLOAD OPTIONS:-SINGLE BEAM SONAR-MULTI-BEAM SONAR-SIDESCAN SONAR-ADCP
Technical Overview
Clearpath Robotics
• Scope of Work– To demonstrate cost effectiveness and safety of monitoring tailings ponds environments by use of
an Unmanned Surface Vehicle for bathymetric surveys in toxic environments
Clearpath Robotics
• Scope of Work– To demonstrate cost effectiveness and safety of monitoring tailings ponds environments by use of
an Unmanned Surface Vehicle for bathymetric surveys in toxic environments
Clearpath Robotics
INACCURATEDANGEROUSSLOW
NON-REPEATABLEEXPENSIVE
Clearpath RoboticsTailings Pond Storage Facilities
PAST vs. FUTURE
Clearpath Robotics
Measuring Volume (Old Way)– Unsafe– Unrepeatable
Measuring Volume (New Way with the Kingfisher)– Safe– Repeatable
WHICH WOULD YOU RATHER?
Clearpath Robotics• Level of readiness
– Three components to project• Information Gap
– The following knowledge gaps were identified :• The
• Suitability of Solution– Integrated data
Clearpath RoboticsBusiness Case Summary• Clearpath Robotics is a small-sized company (~10-15 employees)
– Acquisition– Extensive
• Project Impacts– For Clearpath Robotics- stuff– For sustainable resource development - stuff
Clearpath RoboticsCase StudyFaster, Cheaper, Safer•12 vs 300 man hours•89,000 data points•33% of the cost•Zero risk
