[Construction Industry News] Shimizu Corporation introduces Blue Innovation's indoor inspection spherical drone.

[News 2024/4/30] Achieving safe inspections at construction sites, contributing to work efficiency and cost reduction.

As a safety measure for inspection work, Blue Innovation Co., Ltd. announced on April 16 that the indoor inspection spherical drone "ELIOS 3" has been introduced to Shimizu Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Shimizu Corporation). At Shimizu Corporation's construction sites, inspections before the completion of construction and post-construction inspection work are carried out. However, the locations for these tasks include underground pits that pose a risk of oxygen deficiency and high places that require scaffolding. As a safety measure for these hazardous inspection tasks, Shimizu Corporation has been focusing on drones and has been considering in-house development. However, in underground pits where GNSS and compasses do not reach, even professional drone pilots could not achieve stable flight, making inspections with drones difficult. The "ELIOS 3" is a drone capable of flying in indoor environments where GNSS and compasses do not function. Shimizu Corporation conducted verification of the drone's introduction in underground pits, inside buildings under construction, and within tunnels. As a result, they confirmed safety and outcomes equivalent to visual inspections, leading to the decision to implement it. After the introduction, it has been reported that not only has safety improved, but it has also contributed to increased work efficiency and cost reduction.

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A "non-contact switch" that allows you to open and close doors simply by waving your hand, without directly touching the doorknob or switch! By adopting microwave technology, the risk of malfunction due to condensation caused by temperature differences in environments such as low-temperature warehouses is significantly reduced. It reduces the risk of virus and bacterial infections in places where hygiene is a concern, such as food factories, hospitals, nursing facilities, and restaurant kitchen entrances. 【Features】 ○ Reduces the risk of virus infection by allowing door operation without contact ○ Waterproof and dustproof (IP55 design), making the main unit washable with water (note: the wall surface (back side) is not included) ○ LED display and response sound allow for immediate confirmation of detection status ○ Two pattern settings for one-shot and latch output are possible ○ The thinnest in the industry! Only 22mm thick! ◎ For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

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The non-contact beam touch sensor "HA-T401/HA-T520" has a compact detection range, making it an ideal automatic door sensor for installation on automatic doors facing narrow corridors or busy streets. Depending on the application and installation location, you can choose between "non-vision mounting type" and "non-vision built-in type." 【Features】 ● With the beam touch sensor, you can open and close the automatic door simply by bringing your hand close without touching it, ensuring hygiene. ● Depending on the installation environment, such as single sliding or bi-parting doors, the detection range can be set in four configurations: left, center, right, and a total of 12 spots. ● Two types of activation row settings are available to reduce unnecessary opening and closing of the automatic door due to cross traffic, contributing to energy-saving effects. ● The touch switch and infrared sensor are integrated, allowing for a switch between beam touch and infrared sensor with a single model. 【Recommended for such locations!】 ☑ Entrance facing a busy corridor ☑ Counter or sign near the door ☑ Buildings facing narrow corridors ☑ Buildings that prioritize aesthetics ☑ Hospitals and facilities that consider hygiene ☑ Large facilities with many doors ◎ For more details, please download the materials or contact us.

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