The PETROBOT initiative was born out of a RD program performed by Shell Global Solutions International B.V., part of Royal Dutch Shell Plc, with support of Quasset B.V., a Dutch SME with expertise in condition assessment technology development.
Projekt PETROBOT kasvas välja teadus- ja arendustegevuse programmist, mille viis ellu Shell Global Solutions International B.V. (ettevõtja Royal Dutch Shell plc osa), keda toetas oma oskusteabega seisukorra hindamise tehnoloogia väljatöötamise alal Hollandi VKE Quasset B.V.