Benefits

• Fully autonomous robots
• Installation and assembly with high accuracy and speed
• Robots collaborating on complex tasks.

Technology

Most commercial robotics systems use the so-called ‘classical approach’ where robots are programmed to perform one specific task in a very stable environment, such as an assembly line or a pizza kiosk. ANT61’s robots are working in challenging and unpredictable environments, whether in space or on Earth, often alongside other robots and humans. At the core of the technology is a set of bespoke deep neural networks allowing ANT61’s robots to perform a wide variety of construction and assembly tasks, choosing different tools depending on the situation and adjusting to the ever-changing conditions.Life has evolved neural networks as a great multi-purpose tool to increase adaptability. Today, they give robots the same advantage.

Potential markets

While space is the primary strategic focus, ANT61’s first commercial projects are on Earth. Their versatile robots can perform any assembly or installation task and ANT61 has identified several key industries where they can make a difference today.The first industry ANT61 will tackle is land-based solar plant installation. Labour costs of the installation alone form 35% of the total project cost in Australia, Canada, the United States and United Arab Emirates, and in Japan it’s around 45%. Most large-scale solar farms are in remote areas and installation requires high precision with a few steps repeating thousands of times, making it ideal for robots. There is currently $4.8B worth of solar farm projects approved to commence in the next three years in Australia alone.

Partnering opportunities

ANT61 are looking to collaborate with satellite manufacturers for in-orbit servicing projects and companies performing installation, assembly, construction and maintenance in high-risk environments and remote areas such as mining sites, off-shore platforms and wind farms and pipelines.