International engineering contractor Laing O’Rourke recently adopted the Roborigger load controlling technology for a 2-week trial to support the Central Station Metro works underway. Widely recognised for its commitment to disrupt engineering and construction industry with innovation, having been listed in the AFR’s Top 100 Most Innovative Companies 2018 for its engineering innovation Toolbox Spotter, Laing O’Rourke saw immediate
lifting Archives - Roborigger
March 25, 2020
Spreader system for container and pipe lifting for resources and logistics sectors
Roborigger is currently working with major spreader manufacturing companies and a global oilfield services company to develop spreader systems for container and for pipe lifting. The container spreader system for 20ft and 40ft containers uses a Roborigger ARM load controlling module linked to a slightly modified container spreader. A single remote control is used to operate
May 28, 2019
Multiplex improves site safety with Roborigger
Roborigger, an innovative lifting device that allows riggers and dogmen to control loads wirelessly from a safe distance, is now being used by construction giant Multiplex. The innovative automated product, developed by TENSA Equipment, is currently being used on Mutiplex’s latest project, the New Museum for Western Australia. The Roborigger device, the first of its
January 8, 2019
Woodside to trial Roborigger on its onshore supply bases
Woodside has contracted TENSA Equipment to supply its newly released wireless load controlling system, Roborigger, for a 3-month trial at its onshore supply bases. Woodside’s contract came after TENSA successfully showcased Roborigger’s capabilities in a live demonstration to industry stakeholders last year. Attendees included companies in the mining and energy sectors including Woodside, BHP, Chevron and
December 19, 2018
Commercial use of Roborigger commenced on Perth CBD construction site
Roborigger, TENSA’s new wireless load orienting device commenced its first working day on a Multiplex’s construction site in Perth CBD this week. Multiplex has been supporting TENSA’s Roborigger development as an industry partner since 2017. “At Multiplex we are always seeking to identify safer ways of doing things, so it’s been a great opportunity for
November 22, 2018
TENSA’s new crane device, Roborigger, is ready to go on site
TENSA has demonstrated Roborigger to industry stakeholders including the WA regulators and the unit is now ready for use on site. We are preparing to deploy it on a major construction site in the Perth city within the next month. Units will also be made available for other customers to trial. Currently the 10t and 5t
November 14, 2018
TENSA’s Roborigger, showcased to industry stakeholders
TENSA has successfully conducted two live demonstrations of its newly released Roborigger, an automated load controlling device for cranes. The demonstration highlighted Roborigger’s features and showcased its lifting and rotation capabilities with actual crane operations namely, lifting and rotating a 20ft container to 90 and 180 degrees as well as lifting and rotating a tower
October 23, 2018
New crane device, Roborigger, will make work sites safer
Roborigger is working with Curtin University to develop a better control algorithm for our automated wireless lifting and rotation device. The industry-academia collaboration, which was made possible through a $30,000 Innovation Connections grant, aimed to develop a mathematical algorithm for determining the appropriate amount of torque needed by Roborigger’s motor under different conditions. Read more about the article here.
June 1, 2017
TENSA awarded NERA Innovation Voucher grant for Roborigger
TENSA is delighted to announce we have been awarded two innovation vouchers from National Energy Resources Australia (NERA). The NERA innovation vouchers were awarded for our Active Heave Compensated (AHC) Pedestal and soon to be launched Roborigger, two products which deliver innovative solutions to technical challenges faced by various companies in the oil and gas
May 1, 2017
Seeking development partners for Roborigger products
Tensa ROBORIGGER products are designed to allow the dangerous operations of orienting and landing lifted loads without the need for people to be in the vicinity of the load. There is an average of three fatalities per year in Australia as well as many injuries and near misses from crane accidents. ROBORIGGER solves this problem.
