Here at Tyseley Energy Park, we are proud to be part of a clean growth ecosystem that is committed to demonstrating how scalable clean growth innovation and industrial economic growth can be achieved through collaboration between industry, academia, government and the local community.
In this first of a new series spotlighting innovation in action, we’re shining a light on one of our Tyseley Energy Park members, Innvotek, who joined us in September 2024. Here, we explore how this exciting technology company is developing state-of-the-art robotic solutions to solve some of industries most difficult challenges in the inspection and maintenance of critical infrastructure.
Innvotek’s mission? To prove there are no dirty, dull or dangerous tasks that cannot be automated.
For example, when offshore wind turbines need inspection 60 metres below the surface, or when critical infrastructure sits in hazardous splash zones where human access is too dangerous, that is where Innvotek comes in.
Robotics that work where humans can’t
Innvotek’s multi-disciplinary team designs compact, mobile machines built for extreme environments — from explosive atmospheres to underwater operations.
Its robots work at height, in confined spaces, and across the marine environments that support offshore energy, shipping, construction and transport sectors.
The result is a safer work environment for people and smarter maintenance for critical infrastructure.
Right now, the Innvotek team is focused on developing and manufacturing Amphibian — a robotic platform that’s changing how the offshore industry approaches wind turbine maintenance.
Meet Amphibian: built for harsh marine environments
Amphibian enables remote access to critical infrastructure in conditions that would put human workers at serious risk. It operates in the splash zone and at depths of 60 metres subsea, climbing curved and domed steel structures with unique agility whilst carrying out non-destructive testing (NDT) and tooling payloads of over 25kg.
Amphibian is designed to support chemical, offshore wind, and ship-care sectors operating assets in marine environments. Key capabilities include reliable climbing on curved steel surfaces, all-wheel drive with active traction control, and multi-sensor enabled localisation. It’s easy to mobilise with a small team, extremely rugged, and built to maximise inspection time through fast deployment.
Why Tyseley Energy Park?
Innvotek chose Tyseley Energy Park because innovation doesn’t happen in isolation.
Here, the Innvotek team works alongside other pioneering companies across clean energy, waste, transport and circular economy sectors. It’s a space designed for cross-sector collaboration, shared learning and joint problem-solving and where engineering expertise meets clean growth infrastructure.
Access to R&D partnerships, grant funding experience, and a skilled local workforce means businesses like Innvotek can focus on what they do best: developing technologies that solve real-world problems.
They’re also part of our wider ecosystem where access to clean power and advanced infrastructure work in harmony to help organisations accelerate innovation and speed up their journey from research and prototype stages to full-scale commercialisation.
Building solutions that scale
Innvotek’s robots make critical infrastructure safer. They reduce risk for workers. They enable industries to maintain essential assets more efficiently. And they’re being developed right here in Birmingham, within an innovation cluster that’s proving clean growth and industrial ambition can thrive together.
This is what happens when purpose-led companies find the right environment to grow.
Ready to join innovative companies like Innvotek and be part of a community powering clean growth at the heart of the West Midlands?
Get in touch to find out how TEP Birmingham can support your business to collaborate, scale, and lead.