Mariann Merz
Research Scientist
Mariann Merz
Research Scientist
Publications and responsibilities
Trends in robotics and autonomous systems - what will we see next?
RINVE Feasibility Study 2018. Understanding End User Demands, Supplier Capabilities and Technology Gaps related to Automation and Robotics in Inspection and Maintenance
This report summarizes end user needs and supplier capabilities within the "Automation and Robotics for Inspection and Maintenance" (RINVE) Network as identified in an innovation workshop held on the 10th of April 2018 at Gardermoen and a follow-up survey that was completed by the supplier...
Snake Robots for Space Applications(SAROS)
This report explores relevant concepts for use of snake robots in Space, specifically for use onboard the International Space Station, for exploration of Moon lava tubes and for exploration of low-gravity bodies such as asteroids, comets and small moons. Key abilities that snake robots need to...
Snake Robots for Space Applications
Snake Robots For Space Applications
In Schlangenlinien zum Ziel. Europa experimentiert mit Snake Robots fürs All
Snake robots - astronaut's best friend?
Barriers to prevent and limit acute releases to sea. Environmental barrier indicators.
This report summarizes the work performed in PDS-BIP activity 2: "Environmental barrier indicators". The purpose of the present report is to propose a set of suitable indicators for a specified drilling scenario and to describe a methodology for developing such indicators. Oppdragsgiver...
Reliability performance of technical systems: A case study in relation to drilling operations
Many of the undiscovered oil and gas fields are found in vulnerable areas and in deep waters. The recent Deepwater Horizon accident in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010, has clearly demonstrated that drilling operations in such areas are demanding. The society and the authorities are therefore...