Max Robotics — Global Service Robot Directory + US Certification

About

B. Chemel is a pioneering roboticist whose work has transformed how we approach hazardous and constrained environments through specialized robotic systems. His research focuses on miniature reconnaissance robots, industrial inspection systems, and hazardous material abatement robotics—fields where autonomous machines can operate where humans cannot safely tread. Chemel’s most significant contribution is the Cyclops miniature robotic reconnaissance system, which demonstrated that highly capable mobile robots could function covertly in tight spaces for military applications, earning 82 citations. His Neptune system revolutionized above-ground storage tank inspection by enabling unmanned entry into petroleum-filled tanks, using video and ultrasonics to assess corrosion from the inside—eliminating dangerous manual inspections (61 citations). The Pandora autonomous urban reconnaissance robot further advanced terrain-adaptable systems for challenging city environments (45 citations). Notably, Chemel also developed the BOA (Big-On-Asbestos) and PipeTaz systems for robotic asbestos pipe-insulation removal, addressing critical safety hazards in industrial and Department of Energy facilities. His work bridges military reconnaissance, industrial safety, and environmental remediation, demonstrating how robotics can solve real-world problems in the most difficult operational settings.