Repeatable inspection and autonomous systems

Return and compare

Recurring asset inspection needs findings to be located in the same spatial and temporal reference. Relative repeatability does not replace absolute surveying. Mobile robots add wheel slip, obstruction and sensor fusion to the review. These are planning considerations, not capabilities promised for a delivered platform.

Handle interruptions explicitly

GNSS can become unusable near facades, buildings or trees. A renewed Fixed indication alone must not authorise a safety-critical decision. Assess state, innovation checks, timestamps and a task-specific fallback plan together.

Assign responsibility before the pilot

Proposed roles: asset owner supplies access and acceptance criteria; integrator documents interfaces; operator owns safe operation. Named contacts, permissions and integration competence must be confirmed before a quotation.

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