
Perceptual Robotics, founded in 2016 and based in Bristol Robotics Laboratory and Future Space, pioneers autonomous wind turbine inspections using advanced drones and AI technology. Their flagship drones, Dot and Eve, provide fully autonomous, high-detail and rapid deployment inspections respectively. The company offers both in-house technology solutions and inspection services, leveraging an AI platform to analyze data for damage severity assessment, repair prioritization, and maintenance planning. With a strong European presence and operations in Spain, Argentina, Greece, and Latvia, Perceptual Robotics aims to reduce operational costs, minimize turbine downtime, and improve safety by replacing manual inspections with autonomous drones. Their solutions serve owners, operators, OEM procurement teams, drone companies, independent service providers, and asset managers, helping optimize wind turbine maintenance and supporting the transition to sustainable energy.

Perceptual Robotics, founded in 2016 and based in Bristol Robotics Laboratory and Future Space, pioneers autonomous wind turbine inspections using advanced drones and AI technology. Their flagship drones, Dot and Eve, provide fully autonomous, high-detail and rapid deployment inspections respectively. The company offers both in-house technology solutions and inspection services, leveraging an AI platform to analyze data for damage severity assessment, repair prioritization, and maintenance planning. With a strong European presence and operations in Spain, Argentina, Greece, and Latvia, Perceptual Robotics aims to reduce operational costs, minimize turbine downtime, and improve safety by replacing manual inspections with autonomous drones. Their solutions serve owners, operators, OEM procurement teams, drone companies, independent service providers, and asset managers, helping optimize wind turbine maintenance and supporting the transition to sustainable energy.
Founded: 2016
Headquarters: Bristol, UK (Future Space / Bristol Robotics Laboratory)
Core product: Autonomous drones and AI platform for wind turbine inspections
Notable customers / segments: Owners/operators, OEM procurement, drone companies, service providers, asset managers
Recent funding (reported): Seed round Sep 2023; total raised reported ~$3.6M
Wind turbine inspection and predictive maintenance for renewable energy assets.
2016
Commerce and Shopping
Reported most-recent round (Dealroom/Deal listing) in Sept 2023
£1.6M
Announced round with participation from Humble Holdings, Metavallon VC and strategic angels
Reported consortium investment to support international expansion
First close announced with Brookstreet participation
“Backed by multiple specialised investors and VC firms (examples reported: TSP Ventures, OnePlanetCapital, L-Stone Capital, Brookstreet Equity Partners, Humble Holdings, Metavallon VC)”