About
Levatas delivers a comprehensive Visual AI inspection platform purpose-built for industrial and infrastructure environments. By integrating with autonomous drones (including Skydio), mobile ground robots (including Boston Dynamics platforms), and fixed cameras, Levatas enables fully automated inspection programs that replace or augment dangerous manual surveys. The platform supports more than 30 pre-built AI detection capabilities spanning safety, maintenance, and operations: thermal anomaly detection, crack and corrosion detection, analog and digital gauge reading, valve position monitoring, smoke and fire detection, vehicle and people counting, solar panel assessment, powerline and pole evaluation, and more. Custom AI model development is also available for unique customer environments. Levatas integrates with NVIDIA Metropolis to enable advanced computer vision workflows including predictive failure analysis and streamlined anomaly reporting. Its strategic partnership with Skydio—with a free trial available to Skydio customers—makes it accessible to drone operators looking to add AI-powered intelligence to their fleets. Primary use cases include energy sector infrastructure inspection, industrial facility safety monitoring, perimeter and access security, and asset condition tracking. The platform is aimed at enterprises seeking to modernize inspection operations under Industry 4.0 initiatives, reduce downtime, and enhance worker safety by automating high-risk or repetitive inspection tasks.
Key Features
- 30+ Pre-Built AI Detection Models: Out-of-the-box detection for thermal anomalies, cracks, corrosion, gauge readings, smoke, fire, unauthorized persons, vehicle counting, solar panel defects, and more.
- Multi-Platform Robotics Integration: Natively integrates with autonomous drones (Skydio), mobile ground robots (Boston Dynamics), fixed cameras, and unmanned submersibles for flexible deployment.
- NVIDIA Metropolis Integration: Leverages NVIDIA's Metropolis platform for enhanced computer vision, predictive failure analysis, and streamlined inspection workflows.
- Custom AI Model Development: Offers bespoke AI model training and development for organizations with unique inspection environments or specialized detection requirements.
- Real-Time Anomaly Alerting: Automatically alerts human co-workers to potential safety, security, and maintenance issues discovered during automated inspection runs.
Use Cases
- Automated powerline and utility pole inspection using autonomous drones in the energy sector
- Industrial facility safety monitoring with mobile ground robots detecting corrosion, leaks, and equipment anomalies
- Solar panel health assessment and defect detection across large-scale solar farms
- Perimeter and access security monitoring with unauthorized person and unexpected object detection
- Smoke, fire, and liquid spill detection in warehouses, refineries, and manufacturing plants
Pros
- Extensive Detection Library: With 30+ ready-to-deploy visual AI models, enterprises can address a wide range of inspection needs without building models from scratch.
- Worker Safety Enhancement: Automated inspections keep human workers out of hazardous environments such as high-voltage infrastructure, elevated structures, or toxic areas.
- Best-in-Class Robotics Partnerships: Deep integrations with Skydio and Boston Dynamics ensure compatibility with industry-leading autonomous hardware platforms.
- Scalable Across Industries: Proven in energy, utilities, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors, making it versatile for a range of enterprise inspection programs.
Cons
- Hardware Dependency: Requires compatible autonomous hardware (drones, robots, or cameras), which adds significant upfront cost and logistics beyond the software itself.
- Non-Transparent Pricing: Pricing is not publicly listed; prospective customers must schedule a demo or consultation, which slows evaluation for smaller teams.
- Enterprise Complexity: The platform is designed for large-scale industrial deployments, which may be overly complex for smaller operations or one-off inspection needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of anomalies can Levatas detect?
Levatas supports 30+ detection capabilities including thermal anomalies, cracks, corrosion, smoke and fire, unauthorized persons, gauge and meter readings, valve positions, vehicle damage, solar panel defects, powerline conditions, and more.
Which hardware platforms does Levatas integrate with?
Levatas integrates with Skydio autonomous drones, Boston Dynamics mobile ground robots, unmanned submersibles, and fixed camera systems, with new partnerships continually being added.
Is there a free trial available?
Yes, Levatas offers a free trial in partnership with Skydio, available to all Skydio customers. Boston Dynamics customers may also access trial programs.
Can Levatas build custom AI models for my specific environment?
Yes, Levatas offers Custom AI Model Development as a service for organizations with unique inspection requirements not covered by the standard detection library.
What industries is Levatas best suited for?
Levatas is particularly well-suited for energy and utilities, oil and gas, manufacturing, telecommunications infrastructure, solar energy, and any sector requiring regular physical asset inspection in potentially hazardous conditions.
