Nexterity, a robotics startup, has built a portable robot designed to automate one of the more hazardous parts of pipefitting: tightening and loosening bolts on industrial pipe joints. The device can handle four bolts at once and is small enough to fit inside a Pelican case, making it easy to transport to job sites.
The company says its goal is to reduce the physical strain and safety risks workers face when manually operating heavy tools in tight or hazardous industrial environments. By automating this repetitive task, Nexterity aims to improve consistency and safety in pipefitting work across sectors like energy and construction.
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