RISE Thesis Pitch Challenge
RISE – Robotics, Innovation, Student Excellence
Showcase your Research to Industry Leaders and Contribute to Innovation in Inspection and Maintenance Robotics.
The challenge provides university students with a unique platform to showcase their thesis research to industry leaders, fostering direct engagement between academia and the oil & gas, chemicals, and energy sectors. This competition focuses on robotics for inspection and maintenance, encouraging students to present innovative solutions that address key industry challenges such as asset integrity, safety, efficiency, and automation.
By participating, students have the opportunity to demonstrate the real-world relevance and potential impact of their research. The challenge bridges the gap between research and practical application, offering students valuable industry exposure, professional networking opportunities and expert feedback.
This initiative not only benefits students by refining their presentation skills and increasing career opportunities but also enables the industry to discover cutting-edge ideas, emerging talent and innovations that can drive efficiency and sustainability in robotics for inspection and maintenance.
Inspection: Techniques for detecting corrosion, cracks, leaks, or other structural issues in pipelines, storage tanks, pressure vessels, offshore platforms, or industrial equipment.
Maintenance: Automated or robotic solutions for predictive and preventive maintenance, repairs, or component replacement to extend the lifespan of critical infrastructure.
Cleaning: Innovative methods for removing dirt, debris, biofouling, or hazardous substances from industrial equipment, pipelines, or processing facilities.
Fabric Maintenance: Protective coatings, surface treatments, painting, or robotic systems designed to prevent or mitigate material degradation due to harsh environmental conditions, chemicals, or mechanical wear.
Submissions will be assessed based on:
STEP 1
Submit your thesis summary and presentation video before June 30, 2025
STEP 2
Stay tuned on our RISE Challenge Website and SPRINT Robotics LinkedIn page for more announcements as Finalists will be announced by August 31, 2025
For inquiries about the SPRINT Robotics World Conference for Inspection & Maintenance Robotics 2025 please contact the conference team.
Information concerning conference registration, sponsorship, call for abstracts, exhibition and the SPRINT Robotics Awards will be communicated through SPRINT Robotics newsletters and social media.
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