<h1>Patented second-generation, IECEx Zone 0 certified robots with 10-bar pump transform confined-space petroleum tank cleaning and safety</h1> A robotics company has developed second-generation robots for cleaning crude oil tanks, incorporating an onboard pump delivering 10 bar pressure-contrasting with first-generation suction-only units-and a foldable-arm robot for petrol station underground tanks. The company holds a patent on the technology and claims IECEx Zone 0 certification for operation in hydrocarbon environments. It reports commercial interest from petroleum, steel, pharmaceutical and other sectors seeking to eliminate confined-space human entry. The company projects market growth for petroleum-industry robotics and positions safety and customer needs as strategic priorities.