BLOGFIELD NOTES

Field notes.

Articles to help you transform into a facility of the future.
Safety at the Edge: Providing agents situational awareness and operational guardrails with NVIDIA OpenShellProviding agents situational awareness and operational guardrails with NVIDIA OpenShellSep 28, 2026Reinforcement Learning for RUGLearn how Gecko applies the machine learning technique of reinforcement learning to label high-volume data at scale.Jun 2, 2025 · Gecko RoboticsWhy Critical Infrastructure Protection Starts with DataCritical infrastructure is essential to the US economic and national security, global competitiveness, and overall quality of life. Discover how to ensure the reliability of critical infrastructure through data-driven industrial maintenance.May 7, 2025 · Gecko RoboticsHow the Pentagon Can Rethink Industrial EngineeringDiscover the key to rebuilding the domestic industrial base, protecting our nation with readiness and reliability across every U.S. fleet, and forging the path forward in the AI economy.Apr 16, 2025 · Gecko RoboticsEvery Kilowatt Counts: Ensure Reliability with New InnovationsLearn how Gecko’s AI-powered Cantilever® Platform and robotics modernize America’s aging grid, boost reliability, capture critical workforce knowledge, and help meet surging national energy demand.Mar 20, 2025 · Gecko RoboticsHow to Ensure AI’s Outcomes are No Longer 'Subject to Available Data'Learn why first-order data is the foundation of real AI value, and how Gecko’s robotics turn physical infrastructure into high-fidelity digital models that power smarter, safer, and more reliable industrial systems.Jan 24, 2025 · Jake LoosararianHow to Stretch Your Budget with a Data-Driven CapEx StrategyIndustrial facilities are under pressure to make the right investments – determining where to allocate limited budgets while ensuring safe, seamless productivity. Discover a new approach to CapEx planning that leverages AI and robotics.Nov 26, 2024 · Gecko RoboticsForge a New Path: Modernizing Steel Mills with AI and RoboticsBefore you can start building repair plans and estimating costs, you must first establish a solid foundation with data. Learn how to optimize with data-driven decisions.Oct 15, 2024 · Gecko RoboticsWe Need a McCain Moment to Save U.S. ManufacturingTime and time again, innovation has been the cornerstone of America’s resilience. Yet, today, as our manufacturing sector continues to shrink, we’re failing to apply that same devotion to innovation.Sep 27, 2024 · Jake LoosararianOptimizing Maintenance Processes in a Pulp and Paper MillLearn how to optimize asset management in pulp and paper mills to overcome some of the biggest blind spots, improve efficiency, and reduce downtime.Jun 28, 2024 · Gecko Robotics5 Key Characteristics of Data Quality for Asset ManagementUnderstanding where your raw data comes from is essential to knowing whether the outputs will be reliable. Discover how you can access high-quality data.Apr 2, 2024 · Gecko RoboticsThe Key to Winning the Fight Against Forced OutagesLearn how predictive maintenance powered by Gecko’s robotic inspections and Cantilever® platform helps power plants eliminate forced outages, extend asset life, and make confident, data-driven decisions with full-coverage asset visibility.Jan 31, 2024 · Gecko RoboticsAI Can Lead Us to Net Zero – If We Improve Its Data QualityTo combat emissions using AI, radical data clarity must be achieved on infrastructure and emissions. Learn about the critical role of data quality for AI.Jan 12, 2024 · Jake LoosararianPragmatism Today for a Net Zero TomorrowLearn how data, robotics, and AI can deliver immediate emissions reductions by preventing failures in existing energy infrastructure—and why Gecko believes pragmatic action today is essential to achieving global Net Zero goals.Nov 30, 2023 · Gecko RoboticsThe Stunning Environmental Impact of Eliminating Boiler Tube FailuresLearn how Gecko’s robotics and AI-powered predictive maintenance can cut global CO₂ emissions by up to 230 MMT annually by eliminating boiler tube failures, reducing backup generation, and boosting efficiency across aging power infrastructure.Nov 28, 2023 · Gecko RoboticsHow to Modernize Construction Processes for Reliable AssetsLearn how robot-powered RAW inspections and high-fidelity weld data help shipyards build safer, more reliable submarines—eliminating defects, accelerating construction, and enabling predictive maintenance from day one.Nov 14, 2023 · Gecko Robotics4 Steps to Start Your Digital Transformation JourneyLearn how full-coverage robotic inspections and AI-powered data analysis lay the foundation for successful digital transformation—unlocking predictive maintenance, optimized CapEx, and smarter asset management across entire industrial networks.Aug 23, 2023 · Gecko RoboticsData Transformation: From Reactive to Predictive MaintenanceLearn how data-driven predictive maintenance powered by robotics and AI helps industrial facilities eliminate unplanned downtime, extend asset life, and transform reactive processes into proactive strategies grounded in complete asset health visibility.Jul 19, 2023 · Gecko RoboticsSmooth Sailing: Data’s Role in the Maritime Supply ChainLearn how robotic inspections and AI-powered digital twins modernize maritime maintenance—reducing dry dock time, boosting vessel reliability, and strengthening global supply chains with proactive, data-driven decision making.Jun 1, 2023 · Gecko RoboticsRaising the Grade: America’s Infrastructure Report CardLearn how robotic inspections and AI-powered digital twins give infrastructure owners the data they need to prevent failures, extend asset life, and modernize aging systems—building a safer, more resilient foundation for the future.May 17, 2023 · Gecko Robotics