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Yokogawa adds an advanced machine vision tool called Operator Round to his own OpRex robot management core, with an exception developed by Shell.
June 27, 2025 – Yokogawa Electric Corporation has announced that it will formalize a long-term agreement with Shell Global Solutions International BV (“Shell”) to integrate and further develop technologies for using robots and drones for plant surveillance and maintenance. Under the agreement, Yokogawa will add an advanced machine vision tool known as an exception (ORE) developed by Shell to its own OpRex Robot Management Core. The expanded software service will make Yokogawa available to customers in energy, chemicals and other industries.
Ores is a digital solution that uses machine vision and AI analysis to enable robots to autonomously perform many tasks in operator-round processes, such as reading gauges and checking for leaks and machine problems. This is the result of two years of collaboration within the shell, combining machine vision strategies with deep capabilities in the fields of integrity management, remote site inspection and corrosion management.
Oprex Robot Management Core is a key product of Horizontal Robot Solutions. The software helps customers maintain their facilities in a safer and more efficient way by integrating management of different types of robots that perform plant maintenance tasks traditionally performed by humans. Connecting to the plant’s control and safety system allows you to use the acquired data to issue instructions to the robot, allowing you to perform the first step towards autonomous plant manipulation. Adding Shell’s mineral technology will significantly increase the number of use cases available to customers through Oprex Robot Management Core.
OPREX Robot Management Core
Yokogawa’s robotics operation will be deployed as pilots at two shell facilities, deploying the way robotics and drones provide value through plant monitoring and maintenance efficiency.
This collaboration is the first important milestone to work with Yokohama in collaboration with Shell in the collaboration space at the Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam created by Shell in 2022. Shell and Yokogawa agreed to work together on a coordinated R&D roadmap to further develop and enhance machine vision technology and ensure continuous innovation and improvement. The collaboration highlights the two companies’ commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions to the energy and industrial sectors.
“We are pleased to announce that Ota, the vice president of Yokohama Electric, executive officer, and head of the company’s solutions business division,” said Ota, vice president of Yokohama Electric’s Electric Corporation, executive officer, and head of its solutions business. An efficient workplace. ”
“Shell & Yokogawa has a proud history of developing together to enable highly automated solutions for our sites. With this agreement, we are involved at the next level. Robotics solutions offer the potential to combine with AI to create change in productivity and safety steps.
About Yokohama
Yokoki offers advanced solutions in the field of measurement, control and information to customers in a wide range of industries, including energy, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals and food. With the effective application of digital technology, Yokogawa addresses customer issues regarding production, asset and supply chain optimization, enabling the transition to autonomous operation.
Founded in Tokyo in 1915, Yokomasa is committed to a sustainable society through its global network of 128 companies ranging from 62 countries, with over 17,000 employees.
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