SABRE Autonomous Solutions Information

SABRE are the creators of the world’s first autonomous grit blasting robot capable of working in unstructured, complex environments. Since 2006, researchers from the Centre for Autonomous Systems at the University of Technology, Sydney and the Roads and Maritime Services NSW (RMS) have been collaborating on the research and development of an autonomous grit-blasting system for steel bridge maintenance and rehabilitation. RMS are responsible for the ongoing maintenance of more than 500 steel bridges in NSW, and with worker health and safety at the top of their agenda, RMS have taken an active role in finding ways to reduce workers exposure to the hazardous abrasive blasting activity. The result of all of this cutting edge research and development is the world’s first autonomous grit-blasting robot - APLHA1 - capable of operating in complex environments and without prior knowledge of the structure that needs blasting. The project was so successful, that we formed Sabre Autonomous Solutions to develop the technology for the broader abrasive blasting industry in Australia and overseas. ALPHA1 - The Blasting Robot with Endless Applications A six degree of freedom (6DOF) robotic arm equipped with a 3D sensor can autonomously scan, map and then blast complicated environments. It has been designed with ease of installation in mind; the whole system can be disassembled in a matter of minutes into sections that weigh less than 25 kg and is small enough to install into areas with restricted access. The ALPHA1 is designed to be used on construction sites by blasters and painters. No prior robotics experience is required. Contact SABRE's experienced team to discuss the wide range of applications - international enquiries welcome. AWARDS Australian Museum Eureka Prizes - ANSTO 2013 FINALIST Invention and Entrepreneurship in Robotics and Automation Award - 2013 FINALIST Tech23.2013 - WINNER - Greatest Potential Award; WINNER - Innovate NSW MVP Grant; WINNER - London & Partners Discover Tech City Award Australian Engineering Excellence Awards 2013 - FINALIST Engineering Excellence Awards 2013 - WINNER - Control Systems; WINNER - Research & Development