Innovative Solutions for tunnel construction
Innovative Solutions for tunnel construction
Automated TBM tasks for optimized safety, precision, and productivity through intelligent anchor setting and corbel connection.
Independent or mounted directly onto the TBM backup platform, ROBOTIC MOBILE PLATFORM automates demanding tasks like horizontal and vertical drilling, bush hammering, and sanding, which dramatically improves safety, productivity, and build quality. These industrial robotic arms are strategically deployed to perform anchor setting and corbel connection with precision, enabling stable equipment installation and robust structural support. By eliminating manual repetition and reducing operator exposure to hazardous zones, ROBOTIC MOBILE PLATFORM redefines tunnel construction with intelligent, on-site automation.
Enhanced Safety
Reduces manual labor and exposure to high-risk tasks through robotic automation.
Improved Efficiency
Accelerates anchor placement and corbel connection for faster, more reliable tunnel progress.
Superior Quality
Delivers consistent, high-precision results that strengthen structural integrity and reduce rework.
Automated segment handling: enhancing safety, reducing strain, and streamlining tunnel logistics with robotic precision.
KROCODYL & DOBYDO are robotic systems engineered to automate repetitive tasks in tunnel segment handling, enhancing both safety and efficiency. Inspired by automotive production lines, these robots streamline operations by managing dowel installation and spacer placement with precision and consistency.
DOBYDO automates dowel removal and secure fastening while the segment remains in the crane, reducing manual handling and improving workflow.
KROCODYL ensures smooth segment spacer transfer to TBM backup storage, minimizing physical strain and operational delays.
Together, they bring industrial-grade automation to tunneling, elevating worker well-being and increasing process reliability.
Improved Safety
Reduces manual handling and exposure to repetitive strain or hazardous zones.
Streamlined Operations
Automates dowel and segment spacer placement for faster, more consistent segment preparation.
Enhanced Efficiency
Supports uninterrupted workflows and minimize delays in tunnel segment logistics.
Automatic, robotic-precision disc cutter changes: boost safety, reduce downtime, and transform cutterhead maintenance into streamlined performance.
TELEMACH is a high-performance robotic system engineered to revolutionize disc cutter maintenance in TBM operations. Strategically positioned for optimal access, it automates up to 70% of cutter changes with a rapid one-hour cycle time, significantly reducing downtime and manual intervention. Integrated vision sensors ensure pinpoint accuracy and real-time monitoring, while ergonomic design and enhanced safety protocols protect workers from hazardous zones and physical strain.
First deployed on major Hong Kong infrastructure projects, TELEMACH continues to set the benchmark for intelligent and efficient cutterhead servicing.
Accelerated Maintenance
One-hour cutter change cycles streamline operations and minimize downtime.
Operator Safety
Remote access and ergonomic design reduce exposure to risk and physical strain.
Automated Precision
Vision-guided robotics ensure accurate cutter placement and reliable performance.
Simplified disc cutter changes with ergonomic design, fast fastening, and seamless integration, for safer and more efficient TBM operations.
MUGUET® is a high-performance disc cutter system designed to simplify and accelerate cutterhead maintenance in TBM operations. Now in its fifth generation, it replaces traditional fastening systems with a streamlined two-screw mechanism, reducing component loss and improving handling, even under hyperbaric conditions. Compatible with 19“ disc cutters and easily integrated into existing setups, MUGUET® enhances manoeuvrability and supports both manual and robotic workflows, including full automation with the TELEMACH® robot. Its proven reliability across major Hong Kong projects underscores its value in delivering safer, faster, and more efficient cutter changes.
Simplified Maintenance
Two-screw fastening system speeds up cutter changes and prevents component loss.
Enhanced Ergonomics
Wheelbarrow-style handling improves manoeuvrability despite added weight.
Flexible Integration
Works independently or with TELEMACH® for automated cutterhead servicing.
Remote cutterhead inspection and cleaning: enhanced safety, visibility, and efficiency in pressurized TBM environments.
THE SNAKE® is a remote-controlled robotic arm designed to inspect and clean TBM cutterheads with precision and zero man-entry risk. Equipped with a high-pressure water jet, integrated lighting, and a camera, it provides clear visibility and effective cleaning inside pressurized environments. By eliminating the need for compressed air human interventions in compressed air conditions, it enhances safety, reduces downtime, and prepares the cutterhead for maintenance with minimal disruption.
Proven on major projects such as the Port of Miami and Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok tunnels, THE SNAKE® sets a new standard for intelligent, remote TBM inspection.
Remote Safety
Enables cutterhead inspection without man-entry, reducing exposure to hazardous conditions.
Integrated Cleaning
High-pressure water jet and onboard camera ensure thorough, visible cutterhead preparation.
Proven Efficiency
Successfully deployed on large-scale projects, streamlining pre-maintenance workflows.
