Core Insights - The first intelligent tower crane control system in China's offshore oil and gas equipment manufacturing sector has been put into operation at CNOOC Engineering's Tianjin Intelligent Manufacturing Base [1][2] - The intelligent crane system integrates 5G communication, millimeter-wave radar, and dynamic obstacle avoidance, transitioning from traditional operation to intelligent remote control, thereby reducing labor intensity and safety risks [1][2] Group 1 - The tower crane is essential for vertical and horizontal material transportation and structural component installation during construction, featuring a large operational space and high lifting height [1] - Traditional tower crane operations require operators to climb to the top of the crane, increasing climbing time and exposure to high-altitude risks [1] - The new intelligent crane system has a maximum lifting capacity of 12 tons and improves operational efficiency by approximately 20% compared to traditional methods, with control latency maintained within 40 milliseconds [1][2] Group 2 - The development of the intelligent crane control system involved interdisciplinary technologies, including mechanical engineering, data transmission, and sensor positioning, requiring high standards for engineering applications, data interaction, environmental perception, and path planning [2] - The project team overcame multiple technical challenges over two years, achieving 100% domestic production of both software and hardware, providing a replicable solution for the intelligent upgrade of China's marine engineering equipment [2] - CNOOC Engineering plans to continue promoting the intelligent innovation and scenario expansion of large lifting equipment, accelerating the "R&D—Verification—Promotion" mechanism to advance the transition from traditional to intelligent models in the offshore oil and gas manufacturing sector [2]