Saudi-KFUPM JV (est. 2020) deploying OEM submersible robots for live oil & gas tank inspection; served Aramco, SABIC, and Ma'aden without shutdown.
AFI Robotics is a Saudi-based robotics company established in 2020 and headquartered in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Operating as a joint venture with King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) and its Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics (IRC-IMR), the company designs, manufactures, and deploys proprietary OEM robotic systems for robotic inspection and maintenance in the oil and gas, petrochemical, and water utility sectors across the Gulf region.
The company's core mission is to eliminate the need for human entry into confined, hazardous, or complex industrial environments — reducing safety risks while maintaining or enhancing operational continuity. AFI Robotics develops submersible robotic systems capable of performing ultrasonic thickness testing inside live storage tanks without requiring shutdown or emptying, operating in compliance with API 653 and RP 575 inspection standards. The flagship TUWAIQ – Armadillo Series represents the company's latest generation of robotic inspection platforms.
AFI Robotics has delivered projects for major Saudi industrial clients including Saudi Aramco, SABIC, Ma'aden, Farabi Petrochemicals, Sipchem, and Equate. The company reports a 41% Saudi local content score, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives for industrial localization. Its multidisciplinary team combines non-destructive testing (NDT) expertise with advanced robotics and mechanical engineering capabilities.
The company is a licensed inspection service provider certified by the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, and has received KFUPM's Vision to Venture Award for its contributions to industrial robotics research. AFI Robotics maintains its main office in the Delmon Building on Prince Sultan Road, Al Khobar, with an R&D office embedded within KFUPM's campus in Dhahran. Operations phone: +966 544373332; R&D phone: +966 556742999.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Submersible robotic inspection system performing ultrasonic thickness testing inside live oil storage tanks without shutdown.
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https://afirobotics.com.saPHONE
+966 544373332HEADQUARTERS
Saudi Arabia
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2020
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Middle East
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