Nexterity unveils remote-controlled robot to automate dangerous pipefitting tasks
Startup Nexterity is developing a battery-powered robot designed to automate the loosening and tightening of bolts on oil and gas pipelines.
Company background and goals
Lindsey Elliott founded the company after working as an engineer at ExxonMobil. She identified that manual bolt work causes many injuries among pipefitters across North America. The startup aims to fix a labor shortage by making the job safer.
Robot design and function
The device consists of two main pieces that fit around an existing pipe section. Powered by batteries, the machine slides along the pipe once it attaches to the flange. It is built to handle the hard physical work required to turn bolts.
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