Just like a lizard, these #robots climb walls and pipelines gathering data on the state of critical infrastructure. A software platform powered by #AI uses the #data to build a precise digital model, which can give astonishingly detailed insights into the health and integrity of vital infrastructure such as bridges and power plants, and can ultimately save lives, cut the costs and risks associated with maintenance, and reduce CO2 emissions. Co-founder and CEO of Gecko Robotics, Jake Loosararian,

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