Deployments database

Every robot and AI deployment we track, with sources. Download CSV.

52 results

CompanyCountryDeploymentVendorDateEvidence
Imabari Shipbuilding + Japan Marine UnitedJapanJoint yard automation studies; vision-guided welding trials from 2027Not disclosed2026-10Development
Hengli Heavy IndustriesChina5G-linked automated cutting tables and robotic welding gantriesNot disclosed2026-10Operational
Jiangnan Shipyard (CSSC)ChinaL-type and gantry robotic intelligent welding lines (CNY 12.59m award)Tangshan Kaiyuan Autowelding2026-09Procurement
Jiangnan Shipyard (CSSC)ChinaMagnetic curved-surface welding robot with laser vision (class approved; 100% NDT pass on pilot blocks)Xionggu2026-09Pilot
Dalian Shipbuilding (CSSC)ChinaCollaborative welding robots at scale: 12000 m/month; 3x manualNot disclosed2026-08Operational
Hyundai SteelSouth KoreaAI-RAN connected humanoid robots for equipment fault responseROBOTIS / NIA2026-07Pilot
HD Hyundai Heavy IndustriesSouth KoreaAI autonomous welding cobots (flat-block assembly)In-house / govt-backed project2026-06Operational
Offshore Oil Engineering (COOEC)ChinaFlexible AI welding robots for offshore platform nodes (98% first-pass)In-house2026-06Operational
Baosteel (China Baowu)China994 industrial robots + AI smart blast furnaceBaosight / Huawei2026-06Operational
ABS + A*STAR I2RSingaporeAutonomous quadruped for AI weld fit-up inspectionA*STAR I2R2026-05Development
Dalian Shipbuilding (CSSC)ChinaIntelligent lifting-lug welding workstation with 3D vision + AI process modelAotai (welders)2026-05Operational
HD Hyundai shipbuilding affiliatesSouth Korea211 industrial/collaborative robots for welding and plate cuttingIn-house + various2026-02Operational
Hanwha OceanSouth KoreaRondi 17kg mobile welding robot in hull assembly; 67% indoor welding automatedHanwha Robotics / in-house2026-02Operational
Hanwha OceanSouth Korea~80 collaborative robots deployedHanwha Robotics2026-02Operational
National Maritime Research Institute (Japan)JapanAI shipbuilding robots programme: bending / welding / painting / surface prep / cleaning robotsMultiple (public call)2026-02Development
Dongkuk SteelSouth KoreaProbe disassembly/assembly robotRAMON Group2026-02Operational
SeatriumSingaporeFully automated robotics welding workshop for Shell Sparta FPUNot disclosed2026-01Operational
HD Hyundai Heavy IndustriesSouth Korea27 collaborative welding robot systems; one worker runs up to 8 rail robots via tabletRainbow Robotics / JCT2026-01Operational
HD Hyundai SamhoSouth KoreaCollaborative welding robots (50+ units; outdoor welding trials)In-house2026Operational
Hanwha OceanSouth KoreaShipyard humanoid robot developmentA-Robot / NdotLight2026Development
Samsung Heavy IndustriesSouth KoreaShipyard humanoid robot developmentKIRTC2026Development
JSW SteelIndiaAI/ML pellet plant optimisation + vision analytics + digital twinsIn-house (TEJAS)2026Operational
Maritime and Port Authority of SingaporeSingaporeIn-water robotic hull inspection and cleaning trials (6 partners)Neptune Robotics / SEAHI / Oceanis / others2026Pilot
Samsung Heavy IndustriesSouth KoreaDiden 30 magnetic quadruped welding/inspection trial on ship blocksDiden Robotics2025-09Pilot
Maritime and Port Authority of SingaporeSingaporeDrone-box remote surveillance and inspection dronesSkyports Drone Services2025-09Operational
Guangzhou Shipyard International (CSSC)ChinaSmall-assembly intelligent robot welding workstation procurementTender (TBD)2025-07Procurement
Guangzhou Shipyard International (CSSC)ChinaTrackless crawling welding robot for curved hull blocks (99.8% pass)In-house + equipment partners2025-06Operational
Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (CSSC)ChinaSmall-assembly robot welding systems (intelligent manufacturing project)Tender2025-06Procurement
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore EngineeringSouth KoreaHumanoid welding robot development (prototype end-2026)Persona AI / HD Hyundai Robotics / Vazil2025-05Development
Nippon SteelJapanAutonomous heavy-duty transportersTIER IV2025-04Pilot
JFE SteelJapanWireless Scan-WALKER pipeline inspection robotIn-house2025-03Pilot
POSCOSouth KoreaQuadruped autonomous facility inspection in restricted areasBoston Dynamics / in-house2025-02Operational
Tata SteelIndiaRobotic ultrasonic thickness inspection of gas holder & pipelinesTogether Solutions2025-01Completed job
Samsung Heavy IndustriesSouth KoreaAI welding robot co-developmentRainbow Robotics2025Development
HD HyundaiSouth KoreaHumanoid welding robot developmentNEURA Robotics2025Development
Japan Marine United + Namura + Shin Kurushima et al.JapanMLIT-funded AI welding/painting/bending robot and AI swarm cobot projectsYaskawa / Daihen / FANUC / MTI2025Development
SeatriumSingaporeYard of the Future: sensors / digital twins / ML / AR inspectionVarious2025Operational
Austal VietnamVietnamRobotic welding + automated handling + CNC cuttingNot disclosed2025Operational
HD Hyundai MipoSouth KoreaCobots for confined-space block welding (simulated in Plant Simulation)Siemens (simulation) / in-house2025Pilot
Japan Marine UnitedJapanIn-house portable welding robot that auto-detects weld locations in confined spacesIn-house2025Operational
Japan Marine UnitedJapan16 articulated-robot assembly welding line driven by in-house CAMIn-house2025Operational
Kawasaki Heavy Industries + Namura + Shin KurushimaJapanAI weld-condition correction and welding quality-check robots (MLIT funded)Kawasaki Heavy Industries2025Development
Hyundai SteelSouth KoreaTrimRob robotic coil trimming and samplingPrimetals Technologies / Polytec2025Operational
ST EngineeringSingaporeAI yard management + security robots + inspection dronesIn-house (AGIL Vision)2024-09Operational
Oshima ShipbuildingJapan5 additional portable welding robots (press report)Inrotech2024-02Operational
SeatriumSingapore5G AI video analytics and digital twinsM12024Pilot
Mencast MarineSingaporeRobotic additive manufacturing of propellers + AIA*STAR2024Operational
SeatriumSingaporeSmart wearables + 5G AR remote inspection (ABS recognised)ABS / in-house2023-04Operational
Oshima ShipbuildingJapan18 Inrotech-Classic mobile welding robotsInrotech2023Operational
POSCOSouth KoreaSpot quadruped thermal inspection of blast furnaceBoston Dynamics2023Operational
Sembcorp Marine (now Seatrium)SingaporeRobotic hydro-jet hull blasting + QHSE inspection dronesNot disclosed2022-07Operational
PSA SingaporeSingaporeClass-approved ROV in-water hull surveyVideoRay / Dive Marine Services2020-04Completed job