Gecko Robotics Toka — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | Gecko Robotics |
|---|---|
| Model | Toka |
| Year | 2022 |
| Category | Inspection |
| Autonomy | semi-autonomous |
| Environment | both |
| Dimensions | 48cm L × 30cm W × 15cm H |
| Connectivity | WiFi, Ethernet |
| Country of origin | US |
Key features
- Permanent magnet wheel adhesion
- Ultrasonic thickness ±0.1mm
- Vertical + overhead surface climbing
- 100% surface coverage scanning
- Scaffold-free deployment
- Gecko Cantilever data platform
- Power gen and O&G specialist
What is it?
Gecko Robotics Toka is a magnetic climbing robot for steel asset inspection, adhering to vertical and overhead surfaces to measure wall thickness and detect corrosion in boilers, tanks, and pressure vessels.
Who is it for?
- Power generation plants inspecting boiler walls and heat exchangers for corrosion
- Oil and gas operators assessing storage tank and pressure vessel integrity
- Petrochemical facilities monitoring vessel wall thickness between planned shutdowns
- Maritime operators inspecting ship hulls for corrosion and structural integrity
Key specs
- Adhesion: permanent magnet wheels
- Measurement: ultrasonic thickness ±0.1mm
- Surface: vertical + overhead steel
- Data platform: Gecko Cantilever software
- Coverage: 100% surface scanning
- Deployment: rope-free, scaffold-free
How it compares
Vs manual ultrasonic inspection: Toka eliminates scaffolding build costs (often exceeding robot costs on large assets), reduces inspection time by up to 5x, and achieves 100% surface coverage vs the 1–5% spot sampling typical of manual inspection.
Limitations
- Limited to ferromagnetic steel surfaces — cannot climb aluminium or FRP
- Requires surface preparation (loose paint or scale removal) for accurate readings
- Service contract model means ongoing cost vs one-time hardware purchase
- Access to complex geometries (nozzles, manways) requires supplementary manual inspection
FAQ
How much does the Gecko Robotics Toka cost?
Gecko Robotics Toka pricing is available through enterprise service contracts. Gecko primarily operates as a robotics-as-a-service inspection provider rather than selling hardware outright.
What is the Gecko Robotics Toka used for?
Toka is a magnetic climbing robot that adheres to steel surfaces to perform ultrasonic thickness measurements on boilers, storage tanks, pressure vessels, and ship hulls, detecting corrosion and structural degradation.
What are the key specs of the Gecko Robotics Toka?
Toka uses magnetic wheels to climb vertical and overhead steel surfaces, carries ultrasonic testing sensors to measure wall thickness to within 0.1mm accuracy, and streams data to Gecko's Cantilever software platform.
Who is the Gecko Robotics Toka designed for?
Toka is designed for asset integrity engineers, maintenance teams, and inspection companies in power generation, oil and gas, petrochemical, and maritime industries who need to inspect steel assets for corrosion.
How does Toka compare to traditional inspection methods?
Traditional ultrasonic inspection requires human inspectors working at height on scaffolding. Toka eliminates scaffolding costs, reduces inspection time by up to 5x, and improves coverage by scanning 100% of accessible surface area vs spot-check sampling.