In 2021, researchers from NORCE were the first in the world to demonstrate autonomous drilling. The autonomous drilling system is tested both in a virtual environment in OpenLab and at a full-scale test rig, Ullrigg.
The adaptive solution balances on one side performance and level of risks, and on the other side, balances the necessity for additional operations with the availability of measurements. It features its own protection mechanisms and management of the smooth transition from autonomous to manual drilling in case of failures, for safe operational use.
See the video from the demonstration:
