WORLDTECHGecko Robotics unveils faster Raptor inspection robot, with ADNOC as first customer
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Gecko Robotics has unveiled Raptor, its next-generation industrial inspection robot, designed to collect data on the condition of critical infrastructure significantly faster than existing systems. November 14, 2026 by Sam Francis Gecko Robotics has unveiled Raptor, its next-generation industrial inspection robot, designed to collect data on the condition of critical infrastructure significantly faster than existing systems.
Introduced at ADIPEC 2026, the new robot will initially be used by ADNOC in the United Arab Emirates, supporting the energy company’s efforts to integrate artificial intelligence and robotics into asset maintenance operations. The robot is also capable of capturing millions of data points from individual industrial assets, providing information that can be analyzed using Gecko’s AI-powered software.
Raptor is designed to inspect pipelines, storage tanks and other steel infrastructure, collecting detailed information about their structural condition to help operators identify potential problems and plan maintenance. According to Gecko Robotics, Raptor can collect data three to five times faster than the company’s existing robots and perform inspections up to 20 times faster than other automated inspection tools currently available. The company says the robot can perform a three-point turn similar to a car, allowing it to maneuver around obstacles and operate in confined or challenging spaces.