Tech Roadmap: Technologies For Remote Industrial Operations

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Industrial Transformation Leaders
Thomas Weald
Thomas Weald
Malavika Tohani
Malavika Tohani
23 Feb, 2022

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Executive Summary

This Tech Roadmap report clarifies the business value, pace of innovation and maturity of 28 technologies for remote industrial operations. Verdantix conducted a fact-based assessment of the maturity, innovation, future prospects and business value of each solution. Operations and plant managers responsible for selecting technologies for remote industrial operations should use this report to identify the technologies that can add value to their operations.  Technology buyers can use the Tech Roadmap methodology to identify new technologies for pilot projects and also to develop technology strategy plans. Risk averse firms should focus on the potential of technologies with proven business value which are in the growth or maturity phases of the technology lifecycle. Innovators and early adopters should take note of launch phase technologies. 

Introducing Tech Roadmap Analysis 
Key Questions Answered By Tech Roadmap Analysis 
Tech Roadmap Analysis Aligns With Remote Industrial Operations 

Tech Roadmap For Remote Industrial Operations 
Defining The Market For Remote Industrial Operations 

Methodology Overview 
Identifying The Five Market Phases Of Technology Maturity 
Three Technology Life Cycles Differentiate Business Value 
Technology Adoption And Success Influence Positioning 
Pace Of Innovation Determines The Time To The Next Life Cycle Phase 

Remote Industrial Operations Technology In Phase 1: Research And Development 
1.1 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Internet 
1.2 Blockchain For Industry 

Remote Industrial Operations Technology In Phase 2: Launch 
2.1 Autonomous Vehicles For Industrial Use 
2.2 Computer Vision 
2.3 Video Analytics 
2.4 Prescriptive Analytics 
2.5 Industrial Internet Of Things (IIoT) Platforms 
2.6 Digital Twins For Industrial Facilities 
2.7 Simultaneous Localization And Mapping Software 
2.8 Industrial Wearables For Lone Worker Tracking 
2.9 Augmented Reality Solutions For Remote Assistance
2.10 Industrial Wearables For Hazardous Environment Monitoring 
2.11 Virtual Reality For Operator Training 

Remote Industrial Operations Technology In Phase 3: Growth 
3.1 Predictive Asset Failure Analytics 
3.2 IIoT Sensors For Asset Condition Monitoring 
3.3 Remote Operations Command And Control Centre 
3.4 Industrial Workforce Management Software 
3.5 Robots For Manufacturing 
3.6 Control Of Work Software 
3.7 IoT Asset Tracking Solutions 
3.8 Inspection Drones 
3.9 Mobile Apps For Operations And Maintenance 
3.10 Field Service Management Software 
3.11 RFID Asset Tracking Solutions 

Remote Industrial Operations Technology In Phase 4: Maturity  
4.1 Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition 
4.2 Distributed Control System 
4.3 EAM Software 
4.4 Fault Detection And Diagnostics Software 

Figure 1. Tech Roadmap For Remote Industrial Operations  
Mitsubishi, COMSOL, Khora, KUKA, Seeq, Nidec, Bluetooth, FieldPower, Samsung SDS, Switch Automation, Bürgerwindpark Hohenlohe, Profitect, Alcumus, HSO, Modjoul, Omega Grid, Parrot, ConformIT, Flying Saucer Aerial Solutions, Commusoft, ABB, OverIT, Particle, Universal Robots, Yokogawa, Machine Sentry, Flyability, Rockwell Automation, Facebook, Sandvik, Lockheed Martin, phil-vision, Tesla, TotalMobile, Microsoft, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Sevensense, Emesent, MathWorks, Exosite, Qii.AI, Aerovironment, CopperTree, IFM Electronic, FieldEZ, Envision Digital, Rio Tinto, Cognite, Avetics, Adapt IT, DuPont Sustainable Solutions, Autoguide Systems, eMaint, PrecisionHawk, Flutura, Axon, MSI Data, Triax Technologies, DNV , Raytheon Technologies, QinetiQ, Guardhat, LONEALERT, GMS Development , Blackline Safety, Epson, Yokogawa RAP, International ThermoDyne, Davra, Massterly, BuildingIQ, Yuneec, Intel, TracLogik, International Federation of Robotics, Kawasaki, Proceedix, Ambarella, Uptake, Cenosco, Planon, El-Watch, Oracle, Itus Digital, Ethosh, Logical Safety, Oneserve, Valve, Hexagon, Volvo, Altair, Google, Immerse, Omron, Thales, MPS Interactive, Redsquid, STRIVR, FutureOn, SyncFab, CEMEX, Symphony IndustrialAI, Bentley Systems, Starlink, Skysens, Atmel, Zebra Technologies, Schneider Electric, GEOCONCEPT Group , Chain, Program-Ace, IFS, Akselos, Lanner, Utility Detection & Mapping (UDM), Trendminer, Ubiquicom, Aruba Networks, Senseye, Hitachi Energy, Cyberhawk, Pragma, Komatsu, ServiceChannel, DevonWay, Metegrity, BISTel, Cosmo Tech, Quentic, Ayantra, Newmont, SmartMakers, STEMMER IMAGING, Endevor, Industrial Scientific, MODS Management, Encotech, Spec Sensors, NiSoft, IPS-Energy, Eurotech, EasyMile, Cisco, Intenseye, Hilti, Altizon, Ramco Systems, AnyLogic, Fortum, SAP, Oasis Labs, Realwear, Atonix Digital, Dude Solutions, SparkCognition, Embark, GOARC, ARCADIS Gen, Asset Panda, Igloo Vision, Fluke, Solera, Prometheus Group, Mainsaver, Martek, Telit, Ingram Micro, Colonial Pipeline, Kongsberg Digital, ServiceNow, UpKeep, VelocityEHS, GeoSLAM, CSG, BeWhere, Chooch AI, JGC, Mize, Extronics, OTTO Motors, Accruent, Zaptic, Litmus, Process Systems Enterprise, KeepTruckin, Parsable, Hitachi Solutions, CGI, Envizi, Talespin, VironIT, S3-ID, Seebo, Sentient Computing, Immersive Factory, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Resonai, Aerieltronics, FieldAware, Spring Labs, AspenTech, DroneDeploy, Xage Security, Crescent Point Energy, Infor, Salesforce, DJI, Augury, KGS Buildings, National Oilwell Varco (NOV), Ultimo, Sellafield, Everledger, ANSYS, Sphera, AVEVA, Knowledge Lens, Azena, Industrial Training International, iOFFICE, AIRcable, Innovapptive, Vernier, EROAD, Measure, GP Strategies, IBM, Software AG, viso.ai, Enablon, Peoplesafe, ProntoForms, OneWeb, HORIBA MIRA, SkyFoundry, Upknowledge, GE Digital, Amazon, Nuvolo, C3 AI, BHP, Enel X, TE Connectivity, Insitu, SolePower, Hexagon PPM, Intelex Technologies, SunPower, Sky-Futures, Sigga Technologies, Johnson Controls, ARMS Reliability, Responsible Sourcing Blockchain Network, ADLINK Technology, Corrigo, Siemens, Groove Jones, Axis Communications, Netki, Autodesk, Ada Mode, Comau, Aware360, StaySafe, FANUC, 3D Robotics, PTC, Cognibox, ActSoft, Hitachi, ATTI, TenForce, Yaskawa, BP, 3M, Kongsberg Maritime, Infor-Hexago, Equivital, NuGen Automation, Motorola (Cape Aerial Telepresence), Stäubli, AssetWorks, BigchainDB, EON Reality, Everbridge, InstaVR, Scania, Blockchain Foundry, Damstra Technology, PIXO, Dassault Systèmes, doc.ai, Skydio, Braincube, Chronicled, Zinier, Samsara, Emerson, Honeywell, NORCAT, Azuga, AT&T, FieldPulse, Caterpillar, Ayata, Aptean, Cradlepoint, Praxedo, Royal HaskoningDHV Digital, RCS Global, Gill Sensors & Controls, Pathfindr, JCB, VRdirect, Corvex Connected Worker, Plex, Trimble, Cognizant, ProcessMAP, GEMsoft7, Fiix Software, Sky, Imageworks, Librestream, Interaptix, AMS, NACHi

About the Authors

Thomas Weald

Thomas Weald

Analyst

Thomas is an analyst in the Verdantix Operational Excellence practice. His research agenda focusses on technologies that aid in the transition to remote operations such as dro…

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Malavika Tohani

Malavika Tohani

Research Director, Industrial Transformation

Malavika leads the Verdantix Industrial Transformation practice. Her current research agenda focuses on digital technologies for Operational Excellence including digital twins…

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